Germany
September 1977- Label and catalog number
- Jupiter Records 11 666 AT
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
11666 A-1/77SRunout side A, stamped
11666 B-1/77SRunout side B, stamped
S 11 666 ALabel side A
S 11 666 BLabel side B
Silver ConventionThe Boys From Liverpool
Vinyl pressings
The Boys From Liverpool
by Silver Convention · 1977
13 pressings10 countriesDiscoFunk / SoulPop
The Boys From Liverpool was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 The Boys From Liverpool
11 pressings came out in 1977, 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.
UK
November 11, 1977- Label and catalog number
- Magnet MAG 106
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo, Single
- Runout / matrix
MAG 106 A-1U P 1Side A runout, stamped
MAG 106 B-1U A 1Side B runout, stamped
MAG 106 ASide A label
MAG 106 BSide B label
UK
November 11, 1977- Label and catalog number
- Magnet MAG 106
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MAG 106 A-1USide A runout, stamped
MAG 106 B-1USide B runout, stamped
Greece
September 1977- Label and catalog number
- Jupiter Records 11 666 AT
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Japan
September 1977- Label and catalog number
- Jupiter Records VIP-2655
- Format
- 7"
Austria
1977- Label and catalog number
- Jupiter Records 11 666 AT
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
11666 A-1/77S Made in AustriaSide side A, stamped
11666 B-1/77S Made in AustriaSide side B, stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Austria | Jupiter Records 11 666 ATFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Italy | Durium DE 2957 / Durium Marche Estere DE. 2957First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Italy | Durium DE 2957 / Durium Marche Estere DE. 2957First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Spain | DB Belter 08-656First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Turkey | Balet BE 213First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Germany | Jupiter Records 11 666 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Greece | Jupiter Records 11 666 ATFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Japan | Jupiter Records VIP-2655First year7" | 7" |
| 1977 | Japan | Jupiter Records VIP-2655First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | UK | Magnet MAG 106First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo, Single |
| 1977 | UK | Magnet MAG 106First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1978 | Brazil | Young 301.11407", 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1978 | Ecuador | Fermata 45-900517", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AThe Boys From Liverpool3:40
- BA Song About The Boys From Liverpool3:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Boys From Liverpool are there?
13 vinyl pressings of The Boys From Liverpool are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1977 and 1978.
When was The Boys From Liverpool first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Germany, UK, Greece, Japan and more. One of them is Jupiter Records 11 666 AT, released September 1977.
How do I tell if my copy of The Boys From Liverpool is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 11 666 AT, MAG 106, VIP-2655, DE 2957) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 11666 A-1/77S and 11666 B-1/77S. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Boys From Liverpool 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.
