UK
2001- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records WMCST 40282
- Format
- 12", White Label · Stickered
- Runout / matrix
WMCST-40282-ASide A runout etchings
WMCST-40282-BSide B runout etchings
ResGolden Boys
Vinyl pressings
Golden Boys
by Res · 2001
11 pressings6 countriesFunk / Soul
Golden Boys was first pressed on vinyl in 2001. 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 Golden Boys
8 pressings came out in 2001, 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.
US
2001- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records 088 155 826-1
- Format
- 12"
UK
2001- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records RESVP2
- Format
- 12", Promo
- Runout / matrix
B261209 01 A1 KRRunout Side A
B261209 01 B1 KRRunout Side B
UK
2001- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records WMCST 40282
- Format
- 12", Promo
UK
2001- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records WMCST 40282
- Format
- 12", Promo, White Label
US
2001- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCAR - 25642-1
- Format
- 12", Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
2000s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Europe | MCA Records RESVP2First year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 2001 | Japan | MCA Records SIJ-3002First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 2001 | UK | MCA Records RESVP2First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2001 | UK | MCA Records WMCST 40282First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2001 | UK | MCA Records WMCST 40282First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 2001 | UK | MCA Records WMCST 40282First year12", Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 2001 | US | MCA Records 088 155 826-1First year12" | 12" |
| 2001 | US | MCA Records MCAR - 25642-1First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2002 | Italy | Sounds Good GOOD 5012" | 12" |
| 2002 | UK & Europe | MCA Records MCST 40282 / MCA Records 155 959-112", Single | 12", Single |
| 2002 | UK & Europe | MCA Records 155 953-112" | 12" |
Tracklist
- A1Golden Boys (Romain Tranchart Remix Club Edit)5:26
- A2Golden Boys (DYNK Remix)6:35
- B1Golden Boys (Richard F. Remix)7:18
- B2Golden Boys (95 North)8:01
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Golden Boys are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Golden Boys are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 2001 and 2002.
When was Golden Boys first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2001, in UK, US, Europe, Japan. One of them is MCA Records WMCST 40282.
How do I tell if my copy of Golden Boys is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WMCST 40282, 088 155 826-1, RESVP2, MCAR - 25642-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, WMCST-40282-A and WMCST-40282-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Golden Boys 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.