US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Etiquette Records ET-ALB-027
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
027-1 (MR) △8563Side A Runout
027-2 (MR) △8563-XSide B Runout
The SonicsBoom
Vinyl pressings
Boom
by The Sonics · 1966
15 pressings5 countriesGarage RockRock
Boom was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Boom
3 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 2 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.
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Etiquette Records ET-ALBS-027
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
S-027-1-RE (MR) △8564Runout Side 1, etched, except 'MR' stamped
S-027-2-RE (MR) △8564-XRunout Side 2, etched, except 'MR' stamped
Canada
1966- Label and catalog number
- Etiquette Records ETA 127
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Canada | Etiquette Records ETA 127First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Etiquette Records ET-ALB-027First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Etiquette Records ET-ALBS-027First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | US | Etiquette Records ET-ALB-027 / Etiquette Records MONO ETALB 027LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| 1984 | US | Etiquette Records ETALB 027LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1986 | France | Fan Club FC 020LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1986 | France | Fan Club FC 020LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | US | Norton Records NW 905LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1998 | US | Norton Records NW 905LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | UK | Big Beat Records HIQLP 066LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Austria | Fan Club FC 020LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | Fan Club FC 020LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | France | Fan Club FC 020LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | France | Fan Club FC 020LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Big Beat Records HIQLP 066LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Cinderella2:44
- A2Don't Be Afraid Of The Dark2:22
- A3Skinny Minny2:11
- A4Let The Good Times Roll2:00
- A5Don't You Just Know It2:49
- A6Jenny Jenny2:19
- B1He's Waitin'2:32
- B2Louie Louie3:00
- B3Since I Fell For You3:59
- B4Hitch Hike2:45
- B5It's Allright2:10
- B6Shot Down2:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Boom are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Boom are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1966 and 2020.
When was Boom first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, Canada. One of them is Etiquette Records ET-ALB-027.
How do I tell if my copy of Boom is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ET-ALB-027, ET-ALBS-027, ETA 127) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 027-1 (MR) △8563 and 027-2 (MR) △8563-X. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Boom 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.
