UK
January 30, 1981- Label and catalog number
- Safari Records BOYS 4
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BOYS 4 A-1Side A runout
BOYS 4 B-1Side B runout
The BoysBoys Only
Vinyl pressings
Boys Only
by The Boys · 1981
11 pressings8 countriesPunkRock
Boys Only was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Boys Only
7 pressings came out in 1981, 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.
France
1981- Label and catalog number
- Safari Records SAF 50 002
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CBS_SAF.50002 ASide A Matrix/Runout (etched):
CBS_SAF 50002 BSide B Matrix/Runout (etched):
Germany
1981- Label and catalog number
- Safari Records 1C 064-64 279
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
64279 - A 1 1Runout Side A
64279 - B 1 2Runout Side B
Italy
1981- Label and catalog number
- Ariston SLP/401
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SLP 401-A PP [cgd logo] 25-2-81- DDSide A runout, etched [cgd logo stamped]
SLP 401-B [cgd logo] 25-2-81- DDSide B runout, etched [cgd logo stamped]
Netherlands
1981- Label and catalog number
- Safari Records SAF-8004
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CR SAF - 8004 - ASide A
SAF - 8004 - BSide B
Spain
1981- Label and catalog number
- Safari Records 17.2755/4Movieplay 17.2755/4
- 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 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | France | Safari Records SAF 50 002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Germany | Safari Records 1C 064-64 279First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Italy | Ariston SLP/401First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Safari Records SAF-8004First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Spain | Safari Records 17.2755/4 / Movieplay 17.2755/4First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Yugoslavia | Beograd Disk LPS 1033 / Jugodisk LPS 1033First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | UK | Safari Records BOYS 4First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Greece | Safari Records 3101LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Italy | Get Back GET 52LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Italy | Radiation Reissues RRS155LP, Album, Record Store Day, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Record Store Day, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | Italy | Radiation Reissues RRS155LP, Album, Record Store Day, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Record Store Day, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Weekend3:04
- A2Wrong Arm Of The Law3:50
- A3Poor Little Rich Girl3:24
- A4Monotony3:23
- A5Nothing Ventured2:58
- A6Wonderful World2:51
- B1The Scrubber3:17
- B2Satisfaction Guaranteed3:29
- B3Gabrielle4:28
- B4Miss You2:52
- B5Little White Lifeline2:01
- B6Let It Rain3:56
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Boys Only are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Boys Only are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1981 and 2024.
When was Boys Only first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in UK, France, Germany, Italy and more. One of them is Safari Records BOYS 4, released January 30, 1981.
How do I tell if my copy of Boys Only is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BOYS 4, SAF 50 002, 1C 064-64 279, SLP/401) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BOYS 4 A-1 and BOYS 4 B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Boys Only 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.
