US
November 9, 1999- Label and catalog number
- Sire 35014-0Parlophone 35014-0
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
35014-0 A REI KRunout side A
35014-0 B KRunout side B
Pet Shop BoysNew York City Boy
Vinyl pressings
New York City Boy
by Pet Shop Boys · 1999
12 pressings4 countriesSynth-popEuro HouseDiscoElectronic
New York City Boy was first pressed on vinyl in 1999. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of New York City Boy
11 pressings came out in 1999, the album's first year, in 4 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.
UK
August 31, 1999- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 12DJX 6525
- Format
- 12", Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
12 RDJX 6525 A-1-1- [Metropolis logo]Runout, A side
12 RDJX 6525 B-1-1- [Metropolis logo]Runout, B side
UK
1999- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 12RDJY 6525
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
12 RDJY 6525 A-1-1- ⓂSide A
12 RDJY 6525 B-1-1- ⓂSide B
UK
1999- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 12RDJZ 6525Parlophone 12RDYZ 6525
- Format
- 12", Single, 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo
- Runout / matrix
12 RDJZ 6525 A-1-1- ⓂSide A
UK
1999- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 12RDJS 6525
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
UK
1999- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 12RDJ 6525
- Format
- 12", Promo, Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
12 RDJ 6525 A-1-1- [Metropolis logo]Runout, A side
12 RDJ 6525 B-1-1- [Metropolis logo]Runout, B side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Europe | Parlophone 12R 6525 / Parlophone 0 7243 887733 6 2First year12", 45 RPM, 12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM, 12", 45 RPM |
| 1999 | Europe | Parlophone 12R 6525 / Parlophone 0 7243 887733 6 2First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1999 | Italy | EMI 7243 8 88062 6 8 / Dance Factory 7243 8 88062 6 8First year12" | 12" |
| 1999 | UK | Parlophone 12RDJY 6525First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1999 | UK | Parlophone 12RDJZ 6525 / Parlophone 12RDYZ 6525First year12", Single, 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 12", Single, 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1999 | UK | Parlophone 12RDJS 6525First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1999 | UK | Parlophone 12RDJ 6525First year12", Promo, Single, 45 RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, Single, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1999 | UK | Parlophone 12RDJZ 652512", Promo, White Label, Test Pressing, Single Sided · Test pressing, Promo | 12", Promo, White Label, Test Pressing, Single Sided · Test pressing, Promo |
| 1999 | US | Sire NYC BOYSFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1999 | US | Sire PET SHOP BOYS 2First year12", Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1999 | UK | Parlophone 12DJX 6525First year12", Single, Promo · Promo | 12", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1999 | US | Sire 35014-0 / Parlophone 35014-0First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- ANew York City Boy (The Morales Club Mix)
- BNew York City Boy (Thunderpuss 2000 Club Mix)9:32
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of New York City Boy are there?
12 vinyl pressings of New York City Boy are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was New York City Boy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1999, in US, UK, Europe, Italy. One of them is Sire 35014-0, released November 9, 1999.
How do I tell if my copy of New York City Boy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 35014-0, 12DJX 6525, 12RDJY 6525, 12RDJZ 6525) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 35014-0 A REI K and 35014-0 B K. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is New York City Boy on vinyl worth?
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.
