Colombia
1981- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 606-0008
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
Vinyl pressings
Under The Boardwalk
by Tom Tom Club · 1981
33 pressings18 countriesSynth-popNew WaveElectronicRock
Under The Boardwalk was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Under The Boardwalk
1 pressing came out in 1981, 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 33 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s32 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Colombia | A&M Records 606-0008First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1982 | Benelux | Island Records 600 650 / Island Records 600.65012", Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Brazil | A&M Records 47.0527", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Canada | Sire 92 9930012", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Europe | Island Records 600 650, 600 650-21312", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Europe | Island Records 104 526 / Island Records 104 526-1007", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Europe | Island Records 600 65012", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1982 | Europe | Island Records 600 650 / Island Records 600 650-21312", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1982 | France | Island Records 6010 5877", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Ireland | Island Records WIP 67627", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Italy | Island Records WIP 267627", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Island Records 104.526 / Island Records 1045267", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Island Records 104.526 / Island Records 1045267", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Island Records 1045267", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Island Records 104.526 / Island Records 1045267", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK & Europe | Tom Tom Club TTC 502612" | 12" |
Tracklist
- AUnder The Boardwalk4:12
- BOn, On, On, On... (Remixed Version)3:44
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Under The Boardwalk are there?
33 vinyl pressings of Under The Boardwalk are listed here, from 18 countries, released between 1981 and 1983.
When was Under The Boardwalk first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in Colombia. One of them is A&M Records 606-0008.
How do I tell if my copy of Under The Boardwalk is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 606-0008) 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 Under The Boardwalk 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.
