UK
September 14, 1992- Label and catalog number
- One Little Indian TPLP42
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
TPLP 42 A1 MIKE'S THE EXCHANGE MPOSide A runout
TPLP 42 B1 MIKE'S THE EXCHANGE MPO SMILE - ITS THE APOCALYPSE!Side B runout
The ShamenBoss Drum
Vinyl pressings
Boss Drum
by The Shamen · 1992
10 pressings8 countriesHouseExperimentalElectronic
Boss Drum was first pressed on vinyl in 1992. 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 Drum
6 pressings came out in 1992, the album's first year, in 6 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.
Mexico
September 1, 1992- Label and catalog number
- Musart EDI858
- Format
- LP, Album
Italy
September 14, 1992- Label and catalog number
- One Little Indian TPLP42
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia
1992- Label and catalog number
- Not On Label PRL-92-66
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label
- Runout / matrix
PRL-92-66A DMX-85111 WRASide A
PRL-92-66B DMX-85112 WRASide B
Scandinavia
1992- Label and catalog number
- Coma Records COMALP 8
- Format
- LP, Album
Spain
1992- Label and catalog number
- One Little Indian 83 609 LE
- 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.
1990s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Australia | Not On Label PRL-92-66First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1992 | Scandinavia | Coma Records COMALP 8First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1992 | Spain | One Little Indian 83 609 LEFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1992 | Mexico | Musart EDI858First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1992 | Italy | One Little Indian TPLP42First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1992 | UK | One Little Indian TPLP42First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1993 | Colombia | ToCo International 920505 1LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1993 | Venezuela | CNR Discos Venezuela 920505-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | UK | One Little Indian TPLP42DMMLP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Unknown | One Little Indian TPLP42DMMLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Boss Drum6:13
- A2L.S.I. : Love Sex Intelligence3:38
- A3Space Time4:50
- A4Librae Solidi Denari5:17
- A5Ebeneezer Goode (Band Mix)4:25
- B1Comin' On4:21
- B2Phorever People4:45
- B3Fatman5:31
- B4Scientas5:30
- B5Re:Evolution8:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Boss Drum are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Boss Drum are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1992 and 2017.
When was Boss Drum first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1992, in UK, Mexico, Italy, Australia and more. One of them is One Little Indian TPLP42, released September 14, 1992.
How do I tell if my copy of Boss Drum is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TPLP42, EDI858, PRL-92-66, COMALP 8) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TPLP 42 A1 MIKE'S THE EXCHANGE MPO and TPLP 42 B1 MIKE'S THE EXCHANGE MPO SMILE - ITS THE APOCALYPSE!. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Boss Drum 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.
