UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- F-Beat XXLP 8
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
W-6KD A PORKY PRIME CUT XXLP8 A1 2Side A runout
W-6KD ANUDER PORKY PRIME CUT XXLP8 B1 2Side B runout
The AttractionsMad About The Wrong Boy
Vinyl pressings
Mad About The Wrong Boy
by The Attractions · 1980
10 pressings5 countriesNew WavePop RockRockPop
Mad About The Wrong Boy was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Mad About The Wrong Boy
7 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 5 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- F-Beat XXLP 8
- Format
- LP, Stereo, 7", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
W-1 A PORKY PRIME CUT XXLP8 A1Runout side A, variant 1
W-15KD A NUDDER PORKY PRIME CUT XXLP8 B1Runout side B, variant 1
W-6 A PORKY PRIME CUT XXLP8 A1Runout side A, variant 2
W-5 A NUDDER PORKY PRIME CUT XXLP8 B1Runout side B, variant 2
Canada
1980- Label and catalog number
- Attic LAT 1105
- Format
- LP, Album
Europe
1980- Label and catalog number
- F-Beat FB 58 185F-Beat XXLP 8
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
WEA-58185-ASide A, etched
WEA-58185-B PFSide B, etched
Germany
1980- Label and catalog number
- F-Beat FB 58 185F-Beat XXLP 8
- Format
- LP, Album
Japan
1980- Label and catalog number
- F-Beat P-10941XF-Beat XXLP 8
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1980s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Canada | Attic LAT 1105First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Europe | F-Beat FB 58 185 / F-Beat XXLP 8First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Germany | F-Beat FB 58 185 / F-Beat XXLP 8First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Japan | F-Beat P-10941X / F-Beat XXLP 8First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Japan | F-Beat P-10941XFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | UK | F-Beat XXLP 8First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | UK | F-Beat XXLP 8First yearLP, Stereo, 7", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo | LP, Stereo, 7", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo |
| 1984 | UK | Demon Records FIEND 25LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Demon Records FIEND 25LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Demon Records FIEND 25 / F-Beat XXLP8LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Arms Race2:58
- A2Damage2:00
- A3Little Misunderstanding2:22
- A4Straight Jacket2:21
- A5Mad About The Wrong Boy2:39
- A6Motorworld1:48
- A7On The Third Stroke2:06
- A8Slow Patience2:19
- B1La•La•La•La•La Loved You2:20
- B2Single Girl2:25
- B3Lonesome Little Town3:11
- B4Taste Of Poison3:00
- B5Highrise Housewife2:40
- B6Talk About Me2:08
- B7Sad About Girls3:16
- B8Camera Camera3:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mad About The Wrong Boy are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Mad About The Wrong Boy are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1980 and 1984.
When was Mad About The Wrong Boy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in UK, Canada, Europe, Germany and more. One of them is F-Beat XXLP 8.
How do I tell if my copy of Mad About The Wrong Boy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use XXLP 8, LAT 1105, FB 58 185, P-10941X) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, W-6KD A PORKY PRIME CUT XXLP8 A1 2 and W-6KD ANUDER PORKY PRIME CUT XXLP8 B1 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mad About The Wrong 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.