Vinyl pressings
by Tatjana · 1988
Awaka-Boy Boy was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
10 pressings came out in 1988, 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.
1100736 A 43C1Runout side A stamped
1100736 B 43C1Runout side B stamped
110073.6ALabel side A
110073.6BLabel side B
1100737 A 43C1A-side runout groove
1100737 B 43C1B-side runout groove
110073.7AA-side label
110073.7BB-side label
1100737 A 43C1A-side runout groove
1100737 B 43C1B-side runout groove
110073.7AA-side label
110073.7BB-side label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Denmark | Mega Records MRCS 2370First year7" | 7" |
| 1988 | Germany | Metronome 871 283-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, White Label |
| 1988 | Germany | Metronome 871 282-7 / Sherman. Records 871 282-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Germany | Metronome 871 283-1 / Sherman. Records 871 283-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Italy | Flea Records FL 8416First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Netherlands | Dureco 110073.6 / High Fashion Music 110073.6First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Netherlands | Dureco 110073.7 / High Fashion Music 110073.7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Netherlands | Dureco 110073.7 / High Fashion Music 110073.7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Scandinavia | Mega Records MRCX 122 370 / Mega Records MRCX122370First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Spain | Konga Music CS-011First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Philippines | Vicor International VOI-89-4687", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Portugal | Vidisco 11.10.036 / Vidisco 11-10-0377", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Portugal | Vidisco 11.20.21212" | 12" |
| 1989 | Spain | Konga Music CX-01112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Venezuela | Sono Music SM1009612", Maxi-Single, Stereo · Colored vinyl | 12", Maxi-Single, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
15 vinyl pressings of Awaka-Boy Boy are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1988 and 1989.
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in Netherlands, Denmark, Germany, Italy and more. One of them is Dureco 110073.6.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 110073.6, 110073.7, MRCS 2370, 871 283-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1100736 A 43C1 and 1100736 B 43C1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
