Canada
1984- Label and catalog number
- Boulevard Records BLVD 002X
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Tamara SilveraThe Rubberband Man
Vinyl pressings
The Rubberband Man
by Tamara Silvera · 1984
10 pressings5 countriesDiscoItalo-DiscoElectronic
The Rubberband Man was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 The Rubberband Man
2 pressings came out in 1984, 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.
Canada
1984- Label and catalog number
- Boulevard Records BLVD-002X
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
BLVD 002 X S1 [unknown signature 'MIC'?] S. QuSide A, etched
BLVD 002 X B1 [unknown signature 'MIC'?] S. QuSide B, etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Canada | Boulevard Records BLVD 002XFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Canada | Boulevard Records BLVD-002XFirst year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Australia & New Zealand | RCA Victor TDS 29512", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Canada | Boulevard Records BLVD-00212", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Canada | Boulevard Records BLV-0017", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Germany | CNR Music Germany 881 963-112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Italy | Many Records MN 54512", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Italy | Many Records MN 54512", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1985 | Netherlands | Injection Disco Dance Label 234.67812" | 12" |
| 1985 | Netherlands | Injection Disco Dance Label 134.6787", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AThe Rubberband Man7:16
- B1The Rubberband Man (Instrumental)5:10
- B2The Rubberband Man (Radio Version)5:09
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Rubberband Man are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Rubberband Man are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
When was The Rubberband Man first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Canada. One of them is Boulevard Records BLVD 002X.
How do I tell if my copy of The Rubberband Man is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BLVD 002X, BLVD-002X) 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 The Rubberband Man 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.