Canada
1986- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records S 75156
- Format
- 12", Single
Tom CochraneBoy Inside The Man
Vinyl pressings
Boy Inside The Man
by Tom Cochrane · 1986
11 pressings5 countriesPop RockRock
Boy Inside The Man was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Boy Inside The Man
11 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 5 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.
Canada
1986- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records B-72301Capitol Records B 72301
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
72301-ASide A label
72301-BSide B label
Canada
1986- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SPRO 298
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 429
- Format
- 7"
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 12CL 429
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
A-Side: 12CL 429 A - 1 - 1 - 1 -
B-SIde: 12CL 429 B - 1 - 1 - 2 -
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records B-5591
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australia | Capitol Records CP 1844First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Canada | Capitol Records S 75156First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1986 | Canada | Capitol Records B-72301 / Capitol Records B 72301First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1986 | Canada | Capitol Records SPRO 298First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | South Africa | Not On Label PS 53First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | UK | Capitol Records CL 429First year7" | 7" |
| 1986 | UK | Capitol Records 12CL 429First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | US | Capitol Records SPRO-9743 / Capitol Records SPRO-9744First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | Capitol Records P-B-5591 / Capitol Records X100272AFirst year7", Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | Capitol Records SPRO-9707 / Capitol Records SPRO-9709First year12", Single, Promo · Promo | 12", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | Capitol Records B-5591First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- A1Boy Inside The Man (Appalachian Mix)7:22
- A2Boy Inside The Man (European Single Mix)4:34
- B1Boy Inside The Man (Welsh Mix)5:58
- B2Boy Inside The Man (Cinema Mix)5:34
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Boy Inside The Man are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Boy Inside The Man are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Boy Inside The Man first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in Canada, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Capitol Records S 75156.
How do I tell if my copy of Boy Inside The Man is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use S 75156, B-72301, SPRO 298, CL 429) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Boy Inside The Man 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.