Germany
July 1, 1990- Label and catalog number
- Flim Flam Records FFR 1223
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
FFR 1223-ARunout side A
FFR 1223-BRunout side B
StaxMary Had A Little Boy
Vinyl pressings
Mary Had A Little Boy
by Stax · 1990
15 pressings7 countriesEuro HouseElectronic
Mary Had A Little Boy was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 Mary Had A Little Boy
13 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 6 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.
Germany
July 1, 1990- Label and catalog number
- Flim Flam Records FFR 0723
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Germany
July 1, 1990- Label and catalog number
- Flim Flam Records FFR 1223
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
FFR 1223-ARunout side A
FFR 1223-BRunout side B
Germany
1990- Label and catalog number
- Flim Flam Records FFR 1223 R
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
US
1990- Label and catalog number
- Next Plateau Records Inc. NP 50136
- Format
- 12"
US
1990- Label and catalog number
- Next Plateau Records Inc. NP 50136W DJ
- Format
- 12", Promo
- Runout / matrix
NP-50136-A-CLUB SRC MASTERED BY TRUTONE pa-9-90Runout Side A Side Etched & Stamped
NP-50136-VV-DJ B SIDE PROMO SRC MASTERED BY TRUTONE pa-9-90Runout Side B Side Etched & Stamped
NP50136W DJLabel A & B Sides
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Belgium | Indisc DIS 8104First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Belgium | Indisc DID 128104First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Denmark | Mega Records MRCS 2477First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Denmark | Mega Records MRCX 122 477 / Mega Records MRCX 122477First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | France | Hot Tracks 9232First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | France | Hot Tracks 15 029First year7" | 7" |
| 1990 | France | Hot Tracks 923212", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1990 | Germany | Flim Flam Records FFR 1223 RFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | US | Next Plateau Records Inc. NP 50136First year12" | 12" |
| 1990 | US | Next Plateau Records Inc. NP 50136W DJFirst year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | Germany | Flim Flam Records FFR 1223First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Germany | Flim Flam Records FFR 0723First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Germany | Flim Flam Records FFR 1223First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Spain | Basic Mix BASIX - 025First year12" | 12" |
| 1991 | Mexico | Musart EMI 404212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AMary Had A Little Boy (Royal Mix)6:13
- B1Mary Had A Little Boy (Radio Edit)4:07
- B2Majesty4:53
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mary Had A Little Boy are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Mary Had A Little Boy are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1990 and 1991.
When was Mary Had A Little Boy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in Germany, US, Spain, Belgium and more. One of them is Flim Flam Records FFR 1223, released July 1, 1990.
How do I tell if my copy of Mary Had A Little Boy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FFR 1223, FFR 0723, FFR 1223 R, NP 50136) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, FFR 1223-A and FFR 1223-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mary Had A Little 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.