Europe
1979- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 7652
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
19-7652-1A-1 .x.Runout side A
19-7652-1B-1 .x.Runout side B
AMS 7652-1Label side A
AMS 7652-2Label side B
StyxBoat On The River
Vinyl pressings
Boat On The River
by Styx · 1979
15 pressings9 countriesPop RockRock
Boat On The River was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Boat On The River
11 pressings came out in 1979, 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 7512
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 7512
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
AMS.7512.A-1 TONEA-Side - Etched
3 3A-Side - Stamped
AMS.7512.B-1B-Side - Etched
V 2B-Side - Stamped
Australia
1979- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records K7850
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
3 SMX56191 P2A 3:10Side A runout, etched
3 SMX56192 P2A 6:08Side B runout, etched
Germany
1979- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 7652
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
7652-A- SSTRunout side A, etched
7652-B- SSTRunout side B, etched
Germany
1979- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 7652
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
7652-A- SSTRunout side A, etched
7652-B- SSTRunout side B, etched
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.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | A&M Records K7850First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Europe | A&M Records AMS 7652First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Germany | A&M Records AMS 7652First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Germany | A&M Records AMS 7652First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1979 | Germany | A&M Records AMS 7652First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Japan | A&M Records AMP-1068First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Philippines | A&M Records AM-70532First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | South Africa | A&M Records AMRS 1312First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | UK | A&M Records AMS 7512First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | UK | A&M Records AMS 7512First year7", Single, Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 7", Single, Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1979 | Japan | A&M Records AMP-1068First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Ecuador | CBS 133-00537", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Europe | A&M Records AMS 76527", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Europe | A&M Records AMS 76527", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Poland | Tonpress R-1103Flexi-disc, 45 RPM, Single Sided, Card Backed, Picture Disc, Mono · Mono, Picture disc | Flexi-disc, 45 RPM, Single Sided, Card Backed, Picture Disc, Mono · Mono, Picture disc |
Tracklist
- ABoat On The River3:10
- BBorrowed Time4:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Boat On The River are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Boat On The River are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1979 and 1980.
When was Boat On The River first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in Europe, UK, Australia, Germany and more. One of them is A&M Records AMS 7652.
How do I tell if my copy of Boat On The River is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AMS 7652, AMS 7512, K7850, AMP-1068) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 19-7652-1A-1 .x. and 19-7652-1B-1 .x.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Boat On The River 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.
