UK
April 10, 1995- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 7243 8 92865 6 4Virgin VST1536
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
VST 1536 A-02-01-1Runout stamped side A
VST 1536 B-02-01-1Runout stamped side B
ShaggyBoombastic
Vinyl pressings
Boombastic
by Shaggy · 1995
10 pressings3 countriesHouseRagga HipHopJungleElectronic
Boombastic was first pressed on vinyl in 1995. 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 Boombastic
7 pressings came out in 1995, 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.
UK
1995- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VSLH 1536
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox
UK
1995- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VSTXDJ 1536
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
UK
1995- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VSTDJ1536
- Format
- 12", Promo
US
1995- Label and catalog number
- Virgin SPRO 12724
- Format
- 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM
Jamaica
1995- Label and catalog number
- Big Yard Production BIG 010
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Jamaica | Big Yard Production BIG 010First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1995 | Jamaica | Big Yard Production BIG 010First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1995 | UK | Virgin VSTXDJ 1536First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1995 | UK | Virgin VSTDJ1536First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1995 | UK | Virgin VSLH 1536First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox |
| 1995 | US | Virgin SPRO 12724First year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1995 | UK | Virgin 7243 8 92865 6 4 / Virgin VST1536First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1999 | US | Big Yard Music Group Ltd. BYGO 0087", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Jamaica | Big Yard Music Group Ltd.7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Big Yard Production LIV 0147", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- A1Boombastic (Stonebridge Vocal Remix)5:59
- A2Boombastic (Sting/Shaggy Remix)4:19
- A3Boombastic (Original Full Length Version)4:06
- B1Boombastic (Firefox & 4-Tree Bassboom Remix)6:32
- B2Boombastic (Wag Ya Tail Remix)6:20
- B3Boombastic (Boom The Dance Hall Dub)6:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Boombastic are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Boombastic are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1995 and 2005.
When was Boombastic first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1995, in UK, US, Jamaica. One of them is Virgin 7243 8 92865 6 4, released April 10, 1995.
How do I tell if my copy of Boombastic is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7243 8 92865 6 4, VSLH 1536, VSTXDJ 1536, VSTDJ1536) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VST 1536 A-02-01-1 and VST 1536 B-02-01-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Boombastic 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.
