Vinyl pressings
by Slaughter And The Dogs · 1977
Where Have All The Boot Boys Gone? 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.
12 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 7 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.
Z̶D̶R̶-̶6̶1̶5̶5̶0̶-̶T̶1̶-̶1̶C̶ ZDV-61550-T1-1CSide A runout, stamped, variant 1
ZDR̶ V 61551-T1-1CSide B runout, stamped, variant 1
Z̶D̶R̶-̶6̶1̶5̶5̶0̶-̶T̶1̶-̶1̶C̶ ZDV-61550-T1-1C D I 1Side A runout, stamped, variant 2
ZDR̶ V 61551-T1-1C D I 1Side B runout, stamped, variant 2
ZDR-61550-TI-ICRunout A stamped, variant 1
ZDR-61550-TI-ICRunout B stamped, variant 1
ZDR-61550-T1-1C U 1Runout A stamped, variant 2
ZDR-61551-T1-1C C 1Runout B stamped, variant 2
ZDR-61550-T1-1CLabel Side A
ZDR 61551 T1 1CLabel Side B
ZDR-61550-TI-IC 1 BNSide A runout stamped
ZDR-61551-TI-IC 1 BMSide B runout stamped
F 13723Both labels printed
ZDR 61550Side A label printed
M-469-1S 1A 1Side A runout, stamped
M-470-1S 1A 1Side B runout, stamped
M.469Side A label
M.470Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Canada | London Records L.2645First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | France | Decca 78.251 / Decca 78.251 BFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Germany | Decca 6.12 179 / Decca 6.12179First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Germany | Decca 6.12 179 / Decca 6.121797", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1977 | Italy | Decca F 13723First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Portugal | Decca PLF 13723First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1977 | Spain | Decca MO 1756First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Spain | Decca MO 1756First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | Decca LF 13723First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | Decca LF 13723First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | UK | Decca F 13723First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | Decca LF 1372312", 45 RPM, Single, Club Edition, Mixed · Club edition | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Club Edition, Mixed · Club edition |
| 1977 | UK | Decca LF 13723First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | UK | Decca F 13723First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | UK | Decca F 13723 / Decca F.137237", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1988 | UK | Damaged Goods FNARR 17", 45 RPM, Reissue · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 1988 | UK | Damaged Goods FNARR 17", 45 RPM, Reissue, White Label, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, White Label, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1988 | UK | Damaged Goods FNARR 17", 45 RPM, Reissue · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Damaged Goods FNARR 17", 45 RPM, Reissue · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| ? | UK | Damaged Goods FNARR 17", 45 RPM, Reissue, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Repress |
| ? | UK | Damaged Goods FNARR 17", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
21 vinyl pressings of Where Have All The Boot Boys Gone? are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1977 and 1988.
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in UK, Canada, France, Germany and more. One of them is Decca LF 13723.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LF 13723, F 13723, L.2645, 78.251) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, Z̶D̶R̶-̶6̶1̶5̶5̶0̶-̶T̶1̶-̶1̶C̶ ZDV-61550-T1-1C and ZDR̶ V 61551-T1-1C. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
