UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Fanfare Records 12 FAN 12
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo · Damont
- Runout / matrix
* (12) FAN-12 .A-1 * 1 MT PEDRO DAMONTRunout side A
* (12) FAN-12 .B-1 * 1 MT DAMONT BAZZARunout side B
SinittaToy Boy
Vinyl pressings
Toy Boy
by Sinitta · 1987
57 pressings21 countriesSynth-popDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
Toy Boy 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 Toy Boy
53 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 20 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
1987- Label and catalog number
- Fanfare Records 12 FANX 12Fanfare Records 12 FAN 12
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
12 FANX 12 - A. MT. DAMONTRunout side A
12 FANX 12 - AA1. MT. DAMONTRunout side AA
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Fanfare Records FAN 12
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Glossy cover
- Runout / matrix
✶ FAN - 12. A-1 ✶ → MT. DAMONT PEDRO CRunout side A, variant 1
✶ FAN - 12. AA-1 ✶ → MT. DAMONT PEDRORunout side AA, variant 1
✶ FAN - 12. A-1 ✶ 3 T → MT. DAMONT PEDRORunout side A, variant 2
✶ FAN - 12. AA-1 ✶ 4 T → MT. DAMONT PEDRORunout side AA, variant 2
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Fanfare Records FAN 12
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Fanfare Records 12 FANX 12Fanfare Records 12 FAN X12
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
12 FANX 12 - A. MT. DAMONTRunout side A
12 FANX 12 - AA1. DAMONTRunout side AA
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Fanfare Records FAN 12
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Lyntone Pressing, Matt cover
- Runout / matrix
FAN - 12 - A PEDRO LYN 18936 - IT ZRunout etched side A
FAN - 12 - AA LYN 18937 - IT Z PEDRORunout etched side AA
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 57 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s56 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Australasia | Possum Records TDS 402First year12", 45 RPM, EP | 12", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1987 | Australasia | Possum Records TDS 402First year12", 45 RPM, EP | 12", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1987 | Australia | Possum Records TDS402First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Australia & New Zealand | Priority TDS 402First year12", 45 RPM, EP | 12", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1987 | Canada | Image Records 12MAG-1203 / Omni Records 12MAG-1203First year12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1987 | Canada | Image Records 7MAG-709 / Omni Records 7MAG-709First year7" | 7" |
| 1987 | Ecuador | Mercury 888 913-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Europe | Mega Records MRCS 2243First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | France | Black Scorpio SCM 1270-6 / Fanfare Records 12 FAN 12First year12", 45 RPM, EP, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, EP, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | France | Black Scorpio SCM 1270-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Germany | Chic 6.20777 / Chic 6.20777 AEFirst year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Germany | Chic 6.14872 / Chic 6.14872 ACFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Germany | Chic 6.2077712", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1987 | Germany | Chic 6.14872 ACFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Greece | Sakkaris Records SR 8548First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia & New Zealand | Priority Records Australia TDS 40212", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AToy Boy (Radio Version)3:26
- AAToy Boy (Extended Rap Version)3:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Toy Boy are there?
57 vinyl pressings of Toy Boy are listed here, from 21 countries, released between 1987 and 1988.
When was Toy Boy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in UK, US, Australia & New Zealand, Japan and more. One of them is Fanfare Records 12 FAN 12.
How do I tell if my copy of Toy Boy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12 FAN 12, 12 FANX 12, FAN 12, 12FAN 12) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, * (12) FAN-12 .A-1 * 1 MT PEDRO DAMONT and * (12) FAN-12 .B-1 * 1 MT DAMONT BAZZA. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Toy Boy 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.
