Germany
1982- Label and catalog number
- The Boardwalk Entertainment Co 100·16·011
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
StarpointDon't Be So Serious
Vinyl pressings
Don't Be So Serious
by Starpoint · 1982
11 pressings3 countriesFunkDiscoBoogieFunk / Soul
Don't Be So Serious was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Don't Be So Serious
1 pressing came out in 1982, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Germany | The Boardwalk Entertainment Co 100·16·011First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Germany | The Boardwalk Entertainment Co 120·16·00612", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Philippines | Elektra ER-1087", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | US | The Boardwalk Entertainment Co NB-031-S-512", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1983 | US | The Boardwalk Entertainment Co NB-12-178-77", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1983 | US | The Boardwalk Entertainment Co NB-031-S-5 / The Boardwalk Entertainment Co NB 031-S-512", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | US | The Boardwalk Entertainment Co NB-12-178-77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Mono, Promo · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Mono, Promo · Promo, Mono |
| 1983 | US | The Boardwalk Entertainment Co NB-12-178-77", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | US | The Boardwalk Entertainment Co NB-12-178-77", Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1983 | US | The Boardwalk Entertainment Co NB-12-178-77", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | The Boardwalk Entertainment Co NB-12-178-77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ADon't Be So Serious (Long Version)5:20
- BDon't Be So Serious (Short Version)3:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Don't Be So Serious are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Don't Be So Serious are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1982 and 1983.
When was Don't Be So Serious first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Germany. One of them is The Boardwalk Entertainment Co 100·16·011.
How do I tell if my copy of Don't Be So Serious is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 100·16·011) 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 Don't Be So Serious 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.
