Spain
1977- Label and catalog number
- RCA SPBO-7121
- Format
- 7"
TraxWatch Out For The Boogie Man / Breathless
Vinyl pressings
Watch Out For The Boogie Man / Breathless
by Trax · 1977
13 pressings9 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Watch Out For The Boogie Man was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Watch Out For The Boogie Man
11 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 7 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.
Spain
1977- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor SPBO-7121
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Italy
September 1977- Label and catalog number
- Come Il Vento ZBC 7083
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
GKAS 29848 2S T2 1B 8 14Side A, runout, stamped
GKAS 29849 2S T2 1A 10 6Side B, runout, stamped
GKAS 29848Label side A
GKAS 29849Label side B
Italy
October 1977- Label and catalog number
- Come Il Vento ZBC 7083
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
GKAS 29848 2S T2 1B 3Runout area side A
GKAS 29849 2S T2 1A 8Runout area side B
GKAS 29848Label side A
GKAS 29849Label side B
South Africa
November 28, 1977- Label and catalog number
- Gallo PD 1503
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Colombia
1977- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 05(3711)52021
- 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 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Colombia | RCA Victor 05(3711)52021First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | France | Polydor 2056 650First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Germany | Oasis 11 606 ATFirst year7" | 7" |
| 1977 | Germany | Oasis 11 606 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Italy | Come Il Vento ZBC 7083First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1977 | Japan | Hansa MA-102-SAFirst year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1977 | Spain | RCA SPBO-7121First year7" | 7" |
| 1977 | Spain | RCA Victor SPBO-7121First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Italy | Come Il Vento ZBC 7083First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1977 | Italy | Come Il Vento ZBC 7083First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1977 | South Africa | Gallo PD 1503First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Ecuador | RCA 20006607" | 7" |
| 1978 | Panama | RCA 11 6067", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AWatch Out For The Boogie Man3:55
- BBreathless3:53
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Watch Out For The Boogie Man are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Watch Out For The Boogie Man are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1977 and 1978.
When was Watch Out For The Boogie Man first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Spain, Italy, South Africa, Colombia and more. One of them is RCA SPBO-7121.
How do I tell if my copy of Watch Out For The Boogie Man is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SPBO-7121, ZBC 7083, PD 1503, 05(3711)52021) 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 Watch Out For The Boogie 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.
