US
November 1965- Label and catalog number
- Imperial LP-9298
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
LP-9298-1-SIDE1 I B1Runout Side A
LP-9298-1-SIDE2 I A1Runout Side B
Sandy NelsonBoss Beat
Vinyl pressings
Boss Beat
by Sandy Nelson · 1965
19 pressings5 countriesRock & RollRock
Boss Beat was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Boss Beat
15 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year, in 3 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
1965- Label and catalog number
- Imperial LP-9298
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · All Disc Pressing
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Imperial LP-12298
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Imperial LP-4-2298
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album, Jukebox, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SE-157A-side label
SE-158B-side label
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Imperial LP-12298Imperial LP 12298
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
o P LP 12298 SIDE 1 1ASide A Runout
P LP 12298 SIDE 2 1A oSide B Runout
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Imperial LP-12298
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
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.
1960s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Canada | Imperial LP-12298 / Imperial LP. 12298First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | Canada | Imperial LP-9298First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Canada | Imperial LP-9298First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Japan | Imperial SJET-7798First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Imperial LP-9298First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Imperial LP-12298First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Imperial LP-4-2298First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album, Jukebox, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album, Jukebox, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Imperial LP-12298 / Imperial LP 12298First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Imperial LP-12298First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Imperial LP-9298First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Imperial LP-9298First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Imperial LP-12298First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Imperial LP-9298First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1965 | US | Imperial LP-12298First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Imperial LP-9298First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Denon LP-12298LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Imperial LP-12298 / Imperial LP 12298LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Uruguay | Liberty LBY 1036LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Papa's Got A Brand New Bag2:05
- A2Slow Down2:12
- A3A Taste Of Honey2:31
- A4A Lover's Concerto2:16
- A5The "In" Crowd2:54
- A6Treat Her Right1:51
- B1Boss Beat1:58
- B2Louie, Louie2:28
- B3Hang On Sloopy (My Girl Sloopy)2:21
- B4Down In The Boondocks2:38
- B5Drums In A Sea Cave3:36
- B6The 3rd Man Theme (The Harry Lime Theme)2:37
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Boss Beat are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Boss Beat are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1965 and 1967.
When was Boss Beat first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, Canada, Japan. One of them is Imperial LP-9298, released November 1965.
How do I tell if my copy of Boss Beat is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LP-9298, LP-12298, LP-4-2298, SJET-7798) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LP-9298-1-SIDE1 I B1 and LP-9298-1-SIDE2 I A1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Boss 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.
