UK
1997- Label and catalog number
- Multiply Records 12MULTY28
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mispress
- Runout / matrix
12-MuLTy-28-A1 -A1-Side A, etched
12-MuLTy-28-B2 DJWSide B, etched
The Fabulous Baker BoysOh Boy
Vinyl pressings
Oh Boy
by The Fabulous Baker Boys · 1997
10 pressings3 countriesUK GarageSpeed GarageDrum n BassHardcore
Oh Boy was first pressed on vinyl in 1997. 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 Oh Boy
8 pressings came out in 1997, the album's first year, in 3 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
1997- Label and catalog number
- Not On Label HSE 1
- Format
- 12", White Label, Promo
UK
1997- Label and catalog number
- Multiply Records 12MULTY 28P
- Format
- 12", Promo
UK
1997- Label and catalog number
- Multiply Records 12MULTY28PX
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
12 MULTY-28PX-THIS SIDE A1Runout hand etched, side A
12 MULTY-28PX-THAT SIDE-B1Runout hand etched, side B
UK
1997- Label and catalog number
- Multiply Records 10MULTY28P
- Format
- 10", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM
UK
1997- Label and catalog number
- Multiply Records 12MULTY28PMultiply Records 12MULTY28PX
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
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.
1990s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Germany, Austria, & Switzerland | Mo'Bizz Recordings GSA Division 5693671First year12" | 12" |
| 1997 | UK | Multiply Records 12MULTY28First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mispress | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mispress |
| 1997 | UK | Not On Label HSE 1First year12", White Label, Promo · Promo | 12", White Label, Promo · Promo |
| 1997 | UK | Multiply Records 12MULTY 28PFirst year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1997 | UK | Multiply Records 12MULTY28PXFirst year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1997 | UK | Multiply Records 10MULTY28PFirst year10", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 10", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1997 | UK | Multiply Records 12MULTY28P / Multiply Records 12MULTY28PXFirst year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1997 | Netherlands | Mo'Bizz Recordings MBZZ 008-12First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1999 | UK | Multiply Records 10MULTY28PX10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Single Sided · Promo | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Single Sided · Promo |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | UK | FBB Recordings FBB 00812", Limited Edition, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Limited | 12", Limited Edition, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Limited |
Tracklist
- This Side
- A1Oh Boy (Original Mix)6:49
- A2Oh Boy (Aphrodite Funky-Assed Remix)6:00
- That Side
- B1Oh Boy (Ramsey & Fen Remix)6:01
- B2Oh Boy (Force & Styles Sands Of Time Mix)5:17
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Oh Boy are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Oh Boy are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1997 and 2001.
When was Oh Boy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1997, in UK, Netherlands, Germany, Austria, & Switzerland. One of them is Multiply Records 12MULTY28.
How do I tell if my copy of Oh Boy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12MULTY28, HSE 1, 12MULTY 28P, 12MULTY28PX) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 12-MuLTy-28-A1 -A1- and 12-MuLTy-28-B2 DJW. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Oh 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.