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Duran Duran – The Wild Boys
1984 · US · Capitol Records · Vinyl 7" 45 RPM Single Stereo
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Sep 4, 2026
- MMint
- $8.98
- NMNear Mint
- $8.04
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $6.15
- VGVery Good
- $4.26
- G+Good Plus
- $2.36
- GGood
- $1.42
- FFair
- $0.95
- PPoor
- $0.47
120 copies listed on Discogs from $0.55.
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
- $20ref VA-2QW5KMedia VG+ · Very Good PlusSleeve VG+🇺🇸 Ships from United States
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- SX600857S-45-B-X600-857-Z3 5417S-45-B-5417-X600-857-Z6 #3 MASTERDISK ─◁S-45-B-5417-X600-857-Z6 #2 MASTERDISK ─◁S̶X̶ S-45-B-5414̶7-X600-857-Z5 MASTERDISK · ─◁
- Runout — side B
- SX600863S-45-B-5417-X600-863-Z1S-45-B-5417-X600-863-Z3 #2 ─◁ MASTERDISKS-45-B-5417-X600-863-Z4 ─◁ MASTERDISKS-45-B-5417-X600-863-Z4 · ─◁ MASTERDISK
- Pressing Plant ID
- ─◁(Etched in runouts)
- Record Company
- Capitol Industries-EMI
- Record Company
- Capitol Industries-EMI, Inc.
- Manufactured By
- Capitol Records, Inc.
- Lacquer Cut At
- Masterdisk
- Pressed By
- Capitol Records Pressing Plant, Winchester
Specifications
- Artist
- Duran Duran
- Genre
- Electronic, Rock
- Style
- Pop Rock, Synth-pop
- Year
- 1984
- Label
- Capitol Records
- Catalog number
- B-5417
- Country
- US
Tracklist
- AThe Wild Boys4:14
- B(I'm Looking For) Cracks In The Pavement4:00
- Sleeve [Produced By]
- Assorted Images
- Written-By
- Duran Duran
- Photography By [Front Photograph]
- Francesco Scavullo
About this record
The Winchester pressing plant etching—a rifle symbol in the runout—distinguishes this 1984 US Capitol 45 from its Jacksonville counterpart, a detail invisible on the label itself. Condition drives the entire market here: a Mint copy reaches 8.98 USD while the same record in Poor condition drops to 0.47 USD, a spread that reflects how heavily collectors grade this synth-pop single.
What drives its value
This US pressing commands a steep condition premium. A Mint copy is valued at 8.98 USD, stepping down through NM at 8.04 USD, VG+ at 6.15 USD, and VG at 4.26 USD—each grade marking a distinct collector tier.
The lowest recorded sale sits at 0.55 USD, though 120 copies are currently listed for sale, indicating steady supply. Demand is modest: 97 collectors want it against 1769 who own one, a ratio that keeps this single affordable relative to original LP pressings.
The UK Parlophone 12-inch (catalogue 12 DURAN 3) commands different pricing and format premium, making the US 7-inch a budget entry point to the track. Community rating of 4.13 across 85 votes suggests consistent appeal without cult status.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the catalogue number B-5417 printed on both label and sleeve front and back bottom, paired with the alternate code DURAN 3 on the sleeve back top. The runout etchings—SX600857 and SX600863, or the full matrix strings S-45-B-X600-857-Z3 5417 and S-45-B-5417-X600-863-Z1—are present in the dead wax.
The rifle symbol (" ─◁") etched into the runout confirms the Capitol Records Pressing Plant, Winchester pressing; absence of this symbol indicates the Jacksonville variant. The picture sleeve is original to the issue.
Side A is "The Wild Boys" from the forthcoming LP; Side B is "(I'm Looking For) Cracks In The Pavement (1984)," recorded live on tour. Grade by checking for hairline scratches, surface dust, and label wear; even light play drops a Mint copy into NM territory.
Further reading: grading a record, how to sell vinyl.
Listen
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Official videos via YouTube.
Release notes
℗ 1984 Tritec Music Ltd. © 1984 Tritec Music Ltd.
Track A from the forthcoming LP "55241" SWAV-12374. Track B recorded live on tour, 1984.
Issued in picture sleeve.
Catalog number B-5417 on labels, sleeve (front, back bottom). Catalog number DURAN 3 on sleeve (back top).
Track B title on sleeve as: (I'm Looking For) Cracks In The Pavement (1984)
Rifle symbol (" ─◁") etched in runouts denotes Capitol Records Pressing Plant, Winchester, pressing.
Label appears to be identical to the Jacksonville version 13040884.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Other pressings of this release
Different editions of the same album — pressing decides value.
Frequently asked
How do I tell the Winchester pressing from the Jacksonville version?
Look in the runout groove for the rifle symbol (" ─◁"). This etching appears only on Winchester pressings. The Jacksonville variant lacks this mark. Both may carry identical label text, so the dead-wax etching is the only reliable field marker.
What is a VG+ copy worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ copy is valued at 6.15 USD. This reflects light surface noise and minor scuffs visible under normal light but not affecting play. Prices are estimates as of the guide's publication date and may vary by market.
Why is there such a big drop from Mint to Poor?
Mint copies at 8.98 USD represent unplayed stock; Poor copies at 0.47 USD are heavily worn, with audible surface noise and visible groove damage. The 1984 pressing was mass-produced for radio and retail, so worn copies flood the market, while sealed or near-sealed examples remain scarce and command the premium.
Is this the same as the UK 12-inch on Parlophone?
No. The UK Parlophone pressing (catalogue 12 DURAN 3) is a 12-inch single with different mastering and pressing plant. This is the US 7-inch 45 RPM single on Capitol Records. Both carry the same catalogue code DURAN 3 but are distinct pressings with separate price guides.
What does the picture sleeve tell me about originality?
The release notes confirm the single was issued in a picture sleeve as part of the original 1984 release. An original picture sleeve is a sign of a complete, first-issue copy. Sleeves without the picture or with later reprinting text indicate a later reissue or replacement sleeve.