Netherlands
November 1971- Label and catalog number
- Probe 5C 006-92995Probe 5C 006-92 995
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
5C 006-92 995 A//HD 16335-1-YRunout side A etched
5C 006-92 995 B//HD 16336-1-YRunout side B etched
Richard HarrisMy Boy
Vinyl pressings
My Boy
by Richard Harris · 1971
19 pressings13 countriesBalladPop
My Boy was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 My Boy
16 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 11 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.
Netherlands
November 1971- Label and catalog number
- ABC/Dunhill Records 45-D-4293
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Probe PRO 540
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Probe PRO 540
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 4-prong insert
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Dunhill D-4293ABC Records D-4293
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
01531-1BDescription
01532-1ADescription
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Dunhill 45-D-4293ABC Records 45-D-4293
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45-01531 SPSide A Label
45-01532 SPSide B Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | Probe PRO-9697First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Canada | ABC/Dunhill Records D-4293First year7" | 7" |
| 1971 | France | Probe 2C 006-92995 M / Probe 2C 006-92.995 MFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | Germany | Probe 1C 006-92995 / Probe 1C 006-92 995First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Ireland | Probe PRO.540First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | New Zealand | Probe PROBE.26First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Norway | Probe 7E 006-92995First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong | Probe PRO 540First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | UK | Probe PRO 540First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | UK | Probe PRO 540First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | US | Dunhill D-4293 / ABC Records D-4293First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | US | Dunhill 45-D-4293 / ABC Records 45-D-4293First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | US | Dunhill D-4293 / ABC Records D-4293First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1971 | Netherlands | Probe 5C 006-92995 / Probe 5C 006-92 995First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Netherlands | ABC/Dunhill Records 45-D-4293First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Lebanon | Probe PRO 5407", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Turkey | Yankı 45 YP-167", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Dunhill D-4293 / ABC Records D-42937", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AMy Boy3:10
- BWhy Did You Leave Me2:32
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of My Boy are there?
19 vinyl pressings of My Boy are listed here, from 13 countries.
When was My Boy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in Netherlands, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Probe 5C 006-92995, released November 1971.
How do I tell if my copy of My Boy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 5C 006-92995, 45-D-4293, PRO 540, D-4293) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 5C 006-92 995 A//HD 16335-1-Y and 5C 006-92 995 B//HD 16336-1-Y. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is My 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.
