US
October 1962- Label and catalog number
- Downey Records DLP S1001
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
(Side A): LPS-75913
(Side B): LPS-75914
The RumblersBoss
Vinyl pressings
Boss
by The Rumblers · 1962
10 pressings4 countriesSurfRhythm & BluesRock & RollRock
Boss was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Boss
1 pressing came out in 1962, 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | US | Downey Records DLP S1001First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | UK | London Records HAD-8081 / London American Recordings HAD-8081LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | UK | London Records SHD.8081 / London American Recordings SHD.8081LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | UK | London Records HAD-8081LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1963 | US | Dot Records DLP 25509 / Dot Records DLP 25,509LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Dot Records DLP 3509LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Downey Records DLP 1001LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Dot Records DLP 3509LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Brazil | RGE XRLP-6.120 / Dot Records XRLP-6.120LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Surf Duke 101LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1All Night Long1:50
- A2Wild Weekend2:12
- A3Wiggle Wobble2:00
- A4Boss2:20
- A5Night Train2:08
- A6Boss Drums2:04
- B1Harlem Nocturne2:18
- B2Rumble2:23
- B3Boss Blues2:05
- B4Walking With The Boss2:15
- B5Lost Weekend2:48
- B6Sorry (For The Way I Treated You)2:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Boss are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Boss are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1962 and 1964.
When was Boss first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US. One of them is Downey Records DLP S1001, released October 1962.
How do I tell if my copy of Boss is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DLP S1001) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, (Side A): LPS-75913 and (Side B): LPS-75914. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Boss 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.