UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- The Rocket Record Company BLAST 612
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
PEDRO BLAST 612 A/1∇420 V 1 1Runout Side A
PEDRO BLAST 612 B/1∇420 V 1 2Runout Side B
SplashEuropean Boy (E.E.C. Mix)
Vinyl pressings
European Boy (E.E.C. Mix)
by Splash · 1987
12 pressings7 countriesDiscoElectronic
European Boy (E.E.C. Mix) 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 European Boy (E.E.C. Mix)
12 pressings came out in 1987, 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.
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- The Rocket Record Company BLAST 6
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- The Rocket Record Company Blast DJ 612
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- The Rocket Record Company Blast DJ 612
- Format
- 12", Promo, Single Sided
Europe
1987- Label and catalog number
- The Rocket Record Company 888 705-7
- Format
- 7", Single
Germany
1987- Label and catalog number
- Metronome 888 705-1
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Europe | The Rocket Record Company 888 705-7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1987 | Germany | Metronome 888 705-1First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Germany | Metronome 888 705-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Netherlands | Phonogram 888 705-1First year12" | 12" |
| 1987 | Peru | The Rocket Record Company N-ROC 8887057.5First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Peru | The Rocket Record Company N-ROC 8887057.5First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Portugal | The Rocket Record Company 888 705-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Spain | The Rocket Record Company 888 705 1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | UK | The Rocket Record Company BLAST 612First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | UK | The Rocket Record Company Blast DJ 612First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | UK | The Rocket Record Company Blast DJ 612First year12", Promo, Single Sided · Promo | 12", Promo, Single Sided · Promo |
| 1987 | UK | The Rocket Record Company BLAST 6First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AEuropean Boy (EEC Mix)7:03
- B1European Boy (7" Mix)3:46
- B2It's Never Too Late3:29
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of European Boy (E.E.C. Mix) are there?
12 vinyl pressings of European Boy (E.E.C. Mix) are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was European Boy (E.E.C. Mix) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in UK, Europe, Germany, Netherlands and more. One of them is The Rocket Record Company BLAST 612.
How do I tell if my copy of European Boy (E.E.C. Mix) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BLAST 612, BLAST 6, Blast DJ 612, 888 705-7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PEDRO BLAST 612 A/1∇420 V 1 1 and PEDRO BLAST 612 B/1∇420 V 1 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is European Boy (E.E.C. Mix) 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.