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Boney M. – Boonoonoonoos
1981 · Germany · Hansa · Vinyl LP Album Stereo
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Sep 12, 2026
- MMint
- $49.54
- NMNear Mint
- $44.33
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $33.90
- VGVery Good
- $23.47
- G+Good Plus
- $13.04
- GGood
- $7.82
- FFair
- $5.22
- PPoor
- $2.61
These are reference estimates from Discogs sold/asking data for this exact pressing, not offers and not a guaranteed price. Actual value depends on condition, completeness and current demand. Any active seller offers on this page are listed separately above.
Offers · 1
- $30ref VA-N85F7Media VG+ · Very Good PlusSleeve VG+🇩🇪 Ships from Germany — Daran zustand toller zustand
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- S 203 888 A203 888 A-13203 888 A-11203888 A-13 MADE IN GERMANY 020203888 A-11 020 MADE IN GERMANY203888 A-12 II 020 Made in Germany203888 A-13 II Made in Germanyϱ-A 888 𐐁0Ƨ 0ƧC 020 203 888 A-9 Made in Germany020 203888 A-13 Made in Germany020 203888 A-8 Made In Germany
- Runout — side B
- S 203 888 B203 888 B-13203 888 A-12203888 B-11 II MADE IN GERMANY203888 B-13 II MADE IN GERMANY203888 B-10 II Made in Germany203888 B-12 020 Made in Germany020 203 888 B-9 Made in Germany203888 B-11 II Made in Germany020 203888 B-8 Made In Germany203888 B-13 II Made in Germany
- Rights society
- GEMA
- Label Code
- LC 0835
- Price Code
- -320
- Other
- 203 888 / 97018(on Poster)
- Pressing Plant ID
- Bass clef(Center label side B, embossed)
- Record Company
- Ariola Eurodisc GmbH
- Made By
- Ariola Eurodisc GmbH
- Recorded At
- Abbey Road Studios
- Recorded At
- Air Studios
- Recorded At
- Audio Studios, Berlin
- Recorded At
- Atlantis Studio, Munich
- Recorded At
- Rainbow Studios
- Recorded At
- Union Studios, Munich
- Recorded At
- Vigilant studio, Nizza
- Recorded At
- Bob Marley Studio, Kingston
Specifications
- Artist
- Boney M.
- Genre
- Electronic, Funk / Soul
- Style
- Disco
- Year
- 1981
- Label
- Hansa, Hansa International
- Catalog number
- 203 888
- Country
- Germany
Tracklist
- A1Boonoonoonoos4:37
- Medley
- A3Silly Confusion7:12
- A4Ride To Agadir5:09
- A5Jimmy3:52
- A6African Moon2:50
- B1We Kill The World (Don't Kill The World)6:28
- B2Homeland Africa (Ship Ahoy)4:20
- B3Malaika2:48
- B4Consuela Biaz3:50
- B5Breakaway3:45
- B6Sad Movies3:22
- B7Goodbye My Friend5:10
- Producer [Produced By]
- Frank Farian
- Engineer [Engineered By]
- Tammy Grohé
- Engineer [Tom Scott Engineered By]
- Hank Cicalo
- Arranged By [Arrangements]
- Christian Kolonovits
- Arranged By [Arrangements]
- Geoff Bastow
- Arranged By [Arrangements]
- Giorgio Sgarbi
About this record
This 1981 German pressing from Hansa carries dual matrix identifiers stamped in the dead wax—S 203 888 A and S 203 888 B on the labels, but 203 888 A-13 and 203 888 B-13 in the runout grooves—a quirk that distinguishes Ariola Eurodisc GmbH and Sonopress pressings from later Hansa International reissues. The release notes confirm this is the most common Hansa pressing of Boonoonoonoos, pressed in September 1981 and officially released November 1 of that year, making it the original German market edition rather than a subsequent reissue.
What drives its value
Condition drives the entire market here: a Mint copy commands 49.54 USD, while Near Mint drops to 44.33 USD, VG+ settles at 33.9 USD, and a Good+ specimen trades for 13.04 USD—a steep slide that reflects how vinyl wear directly erodes collector value on this title. The lowest asking price across 157 active listings sits at 0.58 USD, signaling heavy supply at the budget end.
Community data shows 2750 collectors own this pressing against 231 seeking it, a 12-to-1 ratio that underscores its abundance as the standard Hansa release. The original German pressing holds modest premiums over reissues because it carries the half-speed mastered credit and includes the color super-poster, features absent from later editions.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the catalogue number 203 888 (or 203 888-320 on the cover spine) and the Hansa or Hansa International label imprint. The runout grooves will show either S 203 888 A / S 203 888 B (stamped) or 203 888 A-13 / 203 888 B-13 (etched), depending on which of the two pressing plants—Ariola Eurodisc GmbH or Sonopress—manufactured your copy; both variants are original 1981 German pressings.
The release notes state runouts are stamped with Roman numerals and 020 etched below. Grade by examining the vinyl surface under light for hairline scratches and dust; the label should show no ring wear or seepage.
Verify the color super-poster and half-speed mastered credit are present in the sleeve. The absence of a barcode on original German pressings is normal and does not indicate a counterfeit.
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Release notes
The most common Hansa-pressing.
Sun, Sea And Jamaica - That's Boonoonoonoos!
- Color Super-Poster included! - Half-Speed Mastered
Special thanks to Brian Paul and the other children for singing "We Kill The World (Don't Kill The World)".
Special thanks to master organ-builder Mr. Hofbauer for the special barrel-organ construction for "I Shall Sing".
Special thanks to the Government of Jamaica.
(p) 9/81 - Album officially released November 1, 1981.
The runouts are stamped, the Roman numerals and 020 are etched.
Cat# 203 088 on the labels Cat# 203 088-320 on the cover and spine
Tracks A1, A3, A5 to B1, B3 to B5: Far Music Track A2.1: Far Music / Sparta Florida Music Track A2.2: MuZ Track A4: April Track B2: MdW Track B6: Acuff-Rose Track B7: Far Music / Star-Music
appears under courtesy of / .
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Frequently asked
What is the price range for this pressing in different conditions?
Mint copies list at 49.54 USD, Near Mint at 44.33 USD, and VG+ at 33.9 USD. A Good+ pressing drops to 13.04 USD, while Fair and Poor grades fall to 5.22 USD and 2.61 USD respectively. These are price guide estimates as of the latest update; actual sales vary based on seller and buyer negotiation.
How do I tell this original 1981 pressing apart from later Hansa reissues?
Check the runout matrix: original German pressings from Ariola Eurodisc GmbH or Sonopress show S 203 888 A / S 203 888 B (stamped) or 203 888 A-13 / 203 888 B-13 (etched). The sleeve must credit half-speed mastering and include the color super-poster. The label reads catalogue 203 888 (not 203 088 as sometimes misread). Reissues on Hansa International will have different runout codes or plant identifiers.
Why is there such a big price drop from Mint to Good condition?
A Mint copy at 49.54 USD versus a Good+ at 13.04 USD reflects how collectors weight condition heavily on 1980s disco and electronic releases—surface noise and light scratches audibly degrade the production's crisp synthesizer lines and percussion. With 2750 copies already in circulation, buyers can afford to wait for higher grades rather than settle for played copies.
Is this pressing rare or common?
This is the most common Hansa pressing, as stated in the release notes. Community data confirms 2750 collectors own it against only 231 seeking it—a 12-to-1 ownership ratio. With 157 copies currently for sale and the lowest asking price at 0.58 USD, supply far outpaces demand, making it an affordable entry point for Boney M. collectors.
What does the half-speed mastered credit mean for sound quality?
Half-speed mastering, noted in the sleeve, indicates the cutting engineer played the master tape at half speed to reduce harmonic distortion and improve high-frequency detail during the cutting process. This was a premium mastering technique in 1981, particularly valued for disco and electronic music. The credit on the original German pressing distinguishes it sonically from later reissues cut at standard speed, though both are playable on any turntable.