Italy
1987- Label and catalog number
- Ibiza Records IBZ 442
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
IBZ 442 ARunout side A, hand-etched
IBZ 442 BRunout side B, hand-etched
Vinyl pressings
Boys
by Sabrina · 1987
67 pressings22 countriesItalo-DiscoElectronic
Boys was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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
40 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 12 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.
Italy
1987- Label and catalog number
- Five FM 13164
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
FM 13164-A ASRun-out area A-side, variant 1
AS FM -13164 BRun-out area B-side, variant 1
FM 13 164 ⋅ A ASRun-out area A-side, variant 2
FM ⋅13164 B ASRun-out area B-side, variant 2
Italy
1987- Label and catalog number
- Five FM 313817
- Format
- 12", Single, Picture Disc
Italy
1987- Label and catalog number
- Ibiza Records IBZ 442
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, White Label
- Runout / matrix
IBZ 442 AEtching Side A
IBZ 442 BEtching Side B
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Ibiza Records IBIZX 1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
IBIZX 1 A-2U-1-2Runout stamped side A
IBIZX 1 B-2U-1-1Runout stamped side B
ZPMSC 11390Label side A
ZPMSC 11391/11393Label side B
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- London Records IBIZ 1Ibiza Records 886 241-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
IBIZ 1 A / 1 ▽ 420 R 1Runout Groove Side A
IBIZ 1 B / 1 ▽ 420 R 1Runout Groove Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 67 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s65 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | France | Baby Records 887 141-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | France | Baby Records 887 141-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | France | Baby Records 887 141-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Germany | Chic 6.20784 / Chic 6.20784 AEFirst year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Germany | Chic 6.20815 / Chic 6.20815 AEFirst year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Germany | Chic 6.14876 / Chic 6.14876 ACFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Germany | Chic 6.14876 / Chic 6.14876 ACFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Germany | Chic 6.20784 / Chic 6.20784 AEFirst year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Germany | Chic 6.20784 AEFirst year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Greece | Ariola ARIOLA 4404First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Guatemala | Mercury 870 110-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Italy | Ibiza Records IBZ 442First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1987 | Italy | Five FM 13164First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Italy | Five FM 313817First year12", Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc | 12", Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1987 | Italy | Ibiza Records IBZ 442First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | France | Atoll Music 192023-112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Germany | Titty Twister TITTY 00912" | 12" |
Tracklist
- ABoys (Summertime Love)3:30
- BGet Ready (Holiday Rock)3:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Boys are there?
67 vinyl pressings of Boys are listed here, from 22 countries, released between 1987 and 2003.
When was Boys first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Italy, UK, Japan, France and more. One of them is Ibiza Records IBZ 442.
How do I tell if my copy of Boys is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use IBZ 442, FM 13164, FM 313817, IBIZX 1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, IBZ 442 A and IBZ 442 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 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.
