US
November 1972- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records MS 2117
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
31,506Matrix, Side A
31,507Matrix, Side B
MS-2117 31506-1Runout, Side A
MS-2117 31507-1Runout, Side B
Vinyl pressings
Boomer's Story
by Ry Cooder · 1972
37 pressings10 countriesBlues RockCountry RockRockBlues
Boomer's Story was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Boomer's Story
13 pressings came out in 1972, 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.
US
November 1972- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records MS 2117
- Format
- LP, Album · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
31,506Matrix, Side A
31,507Matrix, Side B
S1 MS-2117 31507-1ARunout, Side A, Variant 1
S1 MS-2117 31507-1BRunout, Side B, Variant 1
US
November 1972- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records MS 2117
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P MS-2117 31506-1 ARunout side A
1 MS-2117 31507-1 B -Runout side B
31,506Label side A
31,507Label side B
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records MS 2117
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
31,506Matrix, Side A
31,507Matrix, Side B
MS-2117 31506-1 1BRunout, Side A variant 1
T1 MS-2117 31507-1-17 xRunout, Side B variant 1
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records MS 2117
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
\ MS 2117 A 31506-1BRunout A
S1 MS 2117B 31507-1ARunout B
31,506Label A
31,507Label B
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records K 44224
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
K 44224 A1 2 PNSide 1 stamped, PN etched
K 44224-B1 PN G ^Side 2 all stamped except PN etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 37 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Australia | Reprise Records MS 2117First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Canada | Reprise Records MS 2117First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | France | Reprise Records 44 224First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Germany | Reprise Records REP 44 224 / Reprise Records MS 2117First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Germany | Reprise Records REP 44 224 / Reprise Records MS 2117First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1972 | Germany | Reprise Records REP 44 224 / Reprise Records MS 2117LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1972 | Germany | Reprise Records REP 44 224LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1972 | Japan | Reprise Records P-8297RFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | New Zealand | Reprise Records RS 2117First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | UK | Reprise Records K 44224First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | UK | Reprise Records K 44224 / Reprise Records MS 2117LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1972 | US | Reprise Records MS 2117First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1972 | US | Reprise Records MS 2117First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Reprise Records MS 2117First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Reprise Records MS 2117First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Japan | Reprise Records P-6435RLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | US | Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab MFSL 1-405LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Remastered · Limited, Numbered | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Remastered · Limited, Numbered |
| 2019 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP2506 / Reprise Records MOVLP2506LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Germany | Reprise Records MS 2117LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
Year unknown9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Reprise Records MS 2117LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Europe | Reprise Records REP 44 224LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Europe | Reprise Records REP 44 224 / Reprise Records K 44 224LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Europe | Reprise Records REP 44 224 / Reprise Records REP 44224LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Europe | Reprise Records REP 44 224 / Reprise Records K 44 224LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Reprise Records REP 44 224LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | Reprise Records REP 44 224LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Reprise Records K 44224 / Reprise Records MS 2117LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | UK | Reprise Records K 44224 / Reprise Records K44224LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
Tracklist
- A1Boomer's Story4:13
- A2Cherry Ball Blues4:10
- A3Crow Black Chicken2:14
- A4Ax Sweet Mama4:23
- A5Maria Elena4:30
- B1Dark End Of The Street3:25
- B2Rally 'Round The Flag3:34
- B3Comin' In On A Wing And A Prayer3:00
- B4President Kennedy4:39
- B5Good Morning Mr. Railroad Man4:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Boomer's Story are there?
37 vinyl pressings of Boomer's Story are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1972 and 2026.
When was Boomer's Story first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Reprise Records MS 2117, released November 1972.
How do I tell if my copy of Boomer's Story is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MS 2117, K 44224, 44 224, REP 44 224) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 31,506 and 31,507. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Boomer's Story 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.
