US
1973- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor APL1-0312
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Hollywood Pressing, Dynaflex
- Runout / matrix
APL1-0312A-2S HRunout Side A
APL1-0312B-2S HRunout Side B
APL1-0312-ASide A Label
APL1-0312-BSide B Label
Vinyl pressings
Miz Lena's Boy
by Wilson Pickett · 1973
18 pressings14 countriesRhythm & BluesSoulFunk / Soul
Miz Lena's Boy was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Miz Lena's Boy
14 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 11 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor APL1-0312
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
APL1-0312A-1 A1 -IRunout side A stamped
APL1-0312B-1 A2 -IRunout side B stamped
APL1-0312-ASide A Label
APL1-0312-BSide B Label
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor SF8390
- Format
- LP, Album
Argentina
1973- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor APL1-0312
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Canada
1973- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor APL1-0312
- Format
- LP, Album
Chile
1973- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor APL-0006
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Argentina | RCA Victor APL1-0312First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Canada | RCA Victor APL1-0312First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Chile | RCA Victor APL-0006First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Germany | RCA Victor APL1-0312 (LSP) / RCA Victor APL 1-0312 (LSP)First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Germany | RCA Victor APL 1-0312 (LSP)First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1973 | Greece | RCA Victor SKLG 20074First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Japan | RCA RCA-6175First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | Japan | RCA RCA-6175First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | New Zealand | RCA Victor APL1-0312First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Spain | RCA Victor SPL1-9131First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | UK | RCA Victor SF8390First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | RCA Victor APL1-0312First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | RCA Victor APL1-0312First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Venezuela | RCA Victor LPVS-1416First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Brazil | RCA Victor 104.4047LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Peru | RCA Victor APL 1-0312LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Take A Closer Look At The Woman You're With2:52
- A2Memphis, Tennessee3:50
- A3Soft Soul Boogie Woogie2:37
- A4Help Me Make It Through The Night3:00
- A5Never My Love4:26
- B1You Lay'd It On Me3:16
- B2Is Your Love Life Better3:15
- B3Two Women And A Wife2:45
- B4Why Don't You Make Up Your Mind2:45
- B5Take The Pollution Out Your Throat2:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Miz Lena's Boy are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Miz Lena's Boy are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1973 and 1974.
When was Miz Lena's Boy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, UK, Argentina, Canada and more. One of them is RCA Victor APL1-0312.
How do I tell if my copy of Miz Lena's Boy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use APL1-0312, SF8390, APL-0006, APL1-0312 (LSP)) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, APL1-0312A-2S H and APL1-0312B-2S H. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Miz Lena's Boy 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.
