US
February 1968- Label and catalog number
- Imperial LP-12367
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
LP-12367-1-SIDE1 B-A I Λ2Side A stamped [B-A etched]
LP 12367 SIDe 2 I Λ2 B-A-Side B etched [Λ2 stamped]
Sandy NelsonBoogaloo Beat
Vinyl pressings
Boogaloo Beat
by Sandy Nelson · 1968
16 pressings9 countriesSoul-JazzBoogalooInstrumentalFunk / Soul
Boogaloo Beat was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Boogaloo Beat
14 pressings came out in 1968, the album's first year, in 9 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
March 1968- Label and catalog number
- Imperial LP-12367
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
LP 12367-1Side A runout
LP 12367-1 B.A. Audio MatrixSide B runout
US
March 1968- Label and catalog number
- Imperial LP-12367Imperial LP 12367
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
LP 12367-1Side A runout
LP 12367-1 B.A. Audio MatrixSide B runout
US
March 1968- Label and catalog number
- Imperial LP-12367
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
LP 12367-1 B ASide A runout etched
LP 12367-2 B ASide B runout etched
UK
1968- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LBS 83110Liberty LBS 83110E
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
UK
1968- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LBL 83110
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Australia | Imperial IRL-32,838First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | Brazil | RCA Victor FLP-35058First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | Canada | Imperial LP-12367First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | Canada | Imperial LP-12367First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | Germany | Liberty LBS 83 110 I / Liberty LP-12367First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | Japan | Liberty LP-8383First yearLP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1968 | New Zealand | Imperial SIRL-932,838 / Imperial LP-12367First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | Peru | Imperial LP-12367First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | UK | Liberty LBS 83110 / Liberty LBS 83110EFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | UK | Liberty LBL 83110First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | US | Imperial LP-12367First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Imperial LP-12367First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Imperial LP-12367 / Imperial LP 12367First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Imperial LP-12367First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Denon LP-12376LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Imperial LP-12367LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Alligator Boogaloo2:24
- A2Funky Broadway2:15
- A3I Second That Emotion2:05
- A4Expressway To Your Heart2:02
- A5Boogaloo Down Broadway1:59
- A6Midnight Magic1:45
- B1Buckaroo Boogaloo2:00
- B2Get On Up2:16
- B3Karate Boogaloo2:22
- B4Soul Man2:42
- B5Mystery Boogaloo1:52
- B6Stagger Lee2:27
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Boogaloo Beat are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Boogaloo Beat are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Boogaloo Beat first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in US, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Imperial LP-12367, released February 1968.
How do I tell if my copy of Boogaloo Beat is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LP-12367, LBS 83110, LBL 83110, IRL-32,838) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LP-12367-1-SIDE1 B-A I Λ2 and LP 12367 SIDe 2 I Λ2 B-A-. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Boogaloo Beat 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.
