UK
July 13, 1979- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records 12P 109
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single · Yellow transparent
- Runout / matrix
12P 109 A-2♢MBA Side runout
12P 109 B-2♢MBB Side runout
The Real ThingBoogie Down (Get Funky Now)
Vinyl pressings
Boogie Down (Get Funky Now)
by The Real Thing · 1979
29 pressings12 countriesFunkDiscoFunk / Soul
Boogie Down (Get Funky Now) was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Boogie Down (Get Funky Now)
29 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 12 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
July 13, 1979- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records 7P 109
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Yellow Translucent, Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
7P 109A-2♢MBRunout side A, etched
7P 109 B-2♢MBRunout side B, etched
7P 109-ALabel side A
7P 109-BLabel side B
UK
July 13, 1979- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records 7P 109
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre, Grey Labels
UK
July 13, 1979- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records 12P 109
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
12P 109 A-2♢MBA Side runout
12P 109 B-2♢MBB Side runout
12P 109-ASide A label
12P 109--BSide B label
UK
July 13, 1979- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records 7P 109
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Push-Out Centre
UK
July 13, 1979- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records 7P 109
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
7P 109A-2♢MBRunout side A, etched
7P 109 B-2♢MBRunout side B, etched
7P 109-ALabel side A
7P 109-BLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 29 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s29 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | Astor DS 12047First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Brazil | Pye Records 4.15.903.002First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl |
| 1979 | Brazil | Pye Records 4.14.101.166First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | France | Pye Records 310802 / Vogue 310802First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1979 | France | Pye Records 45.PY.1214First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | France | Pye Records 310802First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Special Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Special Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1979 | France | Pye Records 310802 / Vogue 310802First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1979 | Germany | Pye Records 600 078 / Pye Records 600 078-213First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Germany | Pye Records 100 801 / Pye Records 100 801 - 100First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Germany | Pye Records 100 801 / Pye Records 100 801 - 100First year7", Single, 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 7", Single, 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1979 | Greece | Pye Records 46148First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Ireland | Pye Records 7P 109First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
| 1979 | Italy | Pye Records PNP 57048First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | New Zealand | Pye Records POLY 42First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Peru | FTA 51-344First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ABoogie Down (Get Funky Now)
- BBoogie Down (Get Funky Now) (Instrumental)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Boogie Down (Get Funky Now) are there?
29 vinyl pressings of Boogie Down (Get Funky Now) are listed here, from 12 countries.
When was Boogie Down (Get Funky Now) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in UK, Mexico, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Pye Records 12P 109, released July 13, 1979.
How do I tell if my copy of Boogie Down (Get Funky Now) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12P 109, 7P 109, G-2214, DS 12047) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 12P 109 A-2♢MB and 12P 109 B-2♢MB. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Boogie Down (Get Funky Now) 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.
