Vinyl pressings
by Pet Shop Boys · 1990
Being Boring was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
17 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 8 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
R 6275 A-1-1- 3 DA side runout, stamped
R 6275 B-1-1- 3 DB side runout, stamped
R6275 aSide A label
R6275 bSide B label
12 RX 6275 A-1-1-1 DSide A runout, stamped
12 RX 6275 B-1-1- 1 DSide B runout, stamped
12R 6275 A-1-1-1 DRunout, Side A
12R 6275 B-1-1-1- DRunout, Side B
R 6275 A-1-1-Q Q2 DRunout side A
R 6275 B-1-1-X Q2 DRunout side B
R 6275ALabel side A
R 6275BLabel side B
R 6275 A-1-1-Q Q2Run-Out A
R 6275 B-1-1-X Q2Run-Out B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australasia | Parlophone 2516-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Europe | Parlophone 060 20 4125 6 / Parlophone 060-20 4125 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Europe | Parlophone 006 20 4125 7 / Parlophone 006-20 4125 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Germany | Parlophone 060-20 4126 6 / Parlophone 12rx6275First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Italy | Parlophone 14 2041256First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Mexico | EMI 700 947First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | Philippines | Parlophone EP-PAL-84x033 / Parlophone 2041266First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Philippines | Parlophone PAL-61228First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Spain | Parlophone 052-2041256First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | UK | Parlophone 12RXDJ 6275First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | UK | Parlophone 12R 6275 / Parlophone 12R6275First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | Parlophone 12RDJ 6275First yearPromo, 12" · Promo | Promo, 12" · Promo |
| 1990 | UK | Parlophone R 6275 / Parlophone 2041257First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | UK | Parlophone R 6275First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1990 | Italy | Parlophone 06 2041257First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
17 vinyl pressings of Being Boring are listed here, from 8 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in UK, Italy, Australasia, Europe and more. One of them is Parlophone R 6275, released November 12, 1990.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use R 6275, 12RX 6275, 12R 6275, 12RXDJ 6275) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, R 6275 A-1-1- 3 D and R 6275 B-1-1- 3 D. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
