US
May 31, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 81255-1Atlantic 7 81255-1
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
When The Boys Meet The Girls
by Sister Sledge · 1985
18 pressings13 countriesDiscoSynth-popElectronicFunk / Soul
When The Boys Meet The Girls was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 When The Boys Meet The Girls
18 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 13 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
1985- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 81255-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Allied Pressing
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic Recording Corporation 7 A1-81255
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Club, SRC pressing
- Runout / matrix
STA 855679-1A D G1 C1Side 1 runout
STA 855680-1A E G1 A3Side 2 runout
Japan
July 25, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic P-13150
- Format
- LP, Album
Argentina
1985- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 83960
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ST-A 855679Side A
ST-A 855680Side B
Australia
1985- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 81255-1
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Argentina | Atlantic 83960First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Australia | Atlantic 81255-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Canada | Atlantic 78 12551First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Europe | Atlantic 781 255-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | Atlantic 781 255-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Greece | Atlantic 7 81255-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Greece | Atlantic 7 81255-1First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1985 | Ireland | Atlantic 781 255-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Israel | Atlantic BAN 781255-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Italy | Atlantic 78 1255-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Japan | Atlantic P-13150First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Philippines | Atlantic 81255-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | South Africa | Atlantic ATC 9843First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Spain | Atlantic 78 1255-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | US | Atlantic 81255-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1When The Boys Meet The Girls5:28
- A2Dancing On The Jagged Edge5:44
- A3Frankie4:16
- A4You're Fine5:23
- B1Hold Out Poppy3:57
- B2The Boy Most Likely4:12
- B3You Need Me4:43
- B4Following The Leader5:06
- B5Peer Pressure3:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of When The Boys Meet The Girls are there?
18 vinyl pressings of When The Boys Meet The Girls are listed here, from 13 countries.
When was When The Boys Meet The Girls first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US, Japan, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is Atlantic 81255-1, released May 31, 1985.
How do I tell if my copy of When The Boys Meet The Girls is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 81255-1, 7 A1-81255, P-13150, 83960) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is When The Boys Meet The Girls 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.
