Germany
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 821 947-1
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
821 947-1 S1 821 765-1 S 1 320 1 1Side A
821 947-1 S2 320 1 1Side B
Vinyl pressings
Boys Do Fall In Love
by Robin Gibb · 1984
43 pressings21 countriesEuropopPop
Boys Do Fall In Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Boys Do Fall In Love
40 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 21 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.
Germany
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 821 765-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
821 765 - 7 S 1 320Runout side A, variant 1
821 765 - 7 S 2 320Runout side B, variant 1
821 765 - 7 S 1 320 7 CRunout side A, variant 2
821 765 - 7 S 2 320 2 BRunout side B, variant 2
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSPX 686Polydor 821 947-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSP 686Polydor 821 765-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
POSP686 A//1∇420W 1 1 1A-side runout, stamped
POSP686 B//2∇420W 1 1 5B-side runout, stamped
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Mirage 0-96940
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-DM-46329-SPA Side - label
ST-DM-46330-SPB Side - label
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Mirage 7-99743
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene · AR Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-WG-46331-3 ɑ [Allied logo] R-12766-3 "MEGAHIT" Criteria [logo] MF SLM △6718 1-1Side A Runout
ST-WG-46330-3 ɑ [Allied logo] R-12767-3 SLM △6719 Criteria [logo]1-1Side B Runout
ST-WG-46331-ARSide A, Label
ST-WG-46330-ARSide B, Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 43 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s42 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Argentina | Polydor 10048First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1984 | Australasia | Polydor 821 947-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1984 | Australasia | Polydor 821 765-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Australia | Polydor 821 765-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Australia & New Zealand | Polydor 821 765-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Brazil | Polydor 821 765-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Canada | Polydor PDSX 2253First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Canada | Polydor PDS 2253First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | France | Polydor 821 947-1First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | France | Polydor 821 765-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Germany | Polydor 821 947-1First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Germany | Polydor 821 765-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Greece | Polygram 821 947-1First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Guatemala | Polydor 821 765-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Guatemala | Polydor 821 947-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Not On Label 7-997437", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- ABoys Do Fall In Love3:50
- BDiamonds3:57
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Boys Do Fall In Love are there?
43 vinyl pressings of Boys Do Fall In Love are listed here, from 21 countries, released between 1984 and 1986.
When was Boys Do Fall In Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Germany, UK, US, Australasia and more. One of them is Polydor 821 947-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Boys Do Fall In Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 821 947-1, 821 765-7, POSPX 686, POSP 686) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 821 947-1 S1 821 765-1 S 1 320 1 1 and 821 947-1 S2 320 1 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Boys Do Fall In Love 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.
