Vinyl pressings
by Westworld · 1987
Sonic Boom Boy was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
17 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 9 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.
BOOMT- 1 -A-1 STAY CHEESEY 0Runout, side A, variant 1
BOOMT-1-B-1 D TY1Runout, side B, variant 1
BOOMT- 1 -A-1 STAY CHEESEY D 3 1Runout, side A, variant 2
BOOMT-1-B-1 D TY1 1 1 BRunout, side B, variant 2
BOOM-1-A1 TUDOR & BOBBIE JEANA-side run-out, hand-etched, variant 1
BOOM-1-B1B-side run-out, hand-etched, variant 1
BOOM-1-A1 TUDOR & BOBBIE JEAN 22 BRunout side A, variant 2
BOOOM-1-B.1 TY1 22 BRunout side B, variant 2
BOOM-1-A1 TUDOR & BOBBIE JEANA-Side run-out, hand-etched
BOOM-1-B1B-Side run-out, hand-etched
BOOMT-1-A-1 STAY CHEESY ⋀Side A runout, etched / stamped
BOOMT-1-B-1 ⋀ TY1Side B runout, etched / stamped
SONIC 1 A1A-side label
SONIC 1 B1B-side label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Australia & New Zealand | RCA Victor 104656First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Canada | RCA 7613-7-RFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Europe | RCA PT 41206 / RCA BOOMT1First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Ireland | RCA BOOM 1First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | South Africa | RCA Victor RCAS 23First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Spain | RCA PT 41206First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Spain | RCA PB41205First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | UK | RCA BOOMT 1DJ / RCA BOOM T1 DJFirst year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | UK | RCA BOOM S 1First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 1987 | UK | BMG Records Sonic 1First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | RCA 7600-1-RDABFirst year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1987 | US | RCA 7613-7-RFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | RCA 7613-7-RFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | UK | RCA BOOMT 1First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | UK & Europe | RCA PB41205 / RCA BOOM 1First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Not On Label WW-00112", White Label | 12", White Label |
| ? | US | RCA 7660-1-RDAA-A12", Single, Promo · Promo | 12", Single, Promo · Promo |
21 vinyl pressings of Sonic Boom Boy are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1987 and 1988.
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in UK, US, UK & Europe, Australia & New Zealand and more. One of them is RCA BOOMT 1, released February 1987.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BOOMT 1, BOOM 1, BOOM S 1, BOOMT 1DJ) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BOOMT- 1 -A-1 STAY CHEESEY 0 and BOOMT-1-B-1 D TY1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
