UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6052 183
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Reissue
- Runout / matrix
6052183 1F //1▼420 12 2 04Side A Runout
6052183 2F //1▼420 12 2 04Side B Runout
6052 183.1Side A Label
6052 183.2Side B Label
The AngelsMy Boyfriend's Back / I Adore Him
Vinyl pressings
My Boyfriend's Back / I Adore Him
by The Angels · 1972
14 pressings3 countriesRock & RollRock
My Boyfriend's Back / I Adore Him was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 My Boyfriend's Back / I Adore Him
1 pressing came out in 1972, 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 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | UK | Mercury 6052 183First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Canada | Mercury CS-60187", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Canada | Mercury CS-60187", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Canada | Mercury CS-60187", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Canada | Smash Records S-14077", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1973 | Canada | Mercury CS-60187", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Smash Records TOP 0277", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | Smash Records S-14077", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Smash Records S-14077", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Smash Records S-14077", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Smash Records S-141177", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Smash Records S-14077", 45 RPM, Promo, Reissue · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| ? | US | Smash Records S-14077", 45 RPM, Reissue, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Styrene |
| ? | US | Smash Records S-14077", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AMy Boyfriend's Back2:11
- BI Adore Him2:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of My Boyfriend's Back / I Adore Him are there?
14 vinyl pressings of My Boyfriend's Back / I Adore Him are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1972 and 1973.
When was My Boyfriend's Back / I Adore Him first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in UK. One of them is Mercury 6052 183.
How do I tell if my copy of My Boyfriend's Back / I Adore Him is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6052 183) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 6052183 1F //1▼420 12 2 04 and 6052183 2F //1▼420 12 2 04. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is My Boyfriend's Back / I Adore Him 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.
