Big Bam Boom

RCA

calendar_today1984Japan

RCA

calendar_today1984Honduras

“DICESA. INDIHSA.”

RCA / RCA Victor

calendar_today1984Israel

“Product of Eastronics Ltd. P.O.B 39300 Tel-Aviv, Israel Released with a different cover with lyrics printed on the back cover”

RCA

calendar_today1984El Salvador

“Made in El Salvador. Standard RCA label.”

RCA

calendar_today1984Canada

“Manufactured and Distributed in Canada By RCA Inc.,2245 Markham Road, Scarborough, Ont. M1B 2W3 Issued with a printed inner lyrics-sleeve.”

RCA

calendar_today1984United States

“Back cover, top left: "Previously released as AFL1-5309"”

RCA

calendar_today1984Ireland

“Comes with printed inner sleeve. Record is a Translucent Brown when held up to a bright light / bulb.”

RCA

calendar_today1984India

“Side 1 is labelled Bam and Side 2 Boom. Manufactured & Marketed By Music India Ltd. Affiliated to PolyGram GmbH, Hamburg”

RCA

calendar_today1984Barbados

RCA Italiana

calendar_today1984Europe

“Recorded at Electric Lady Studios, Summer '84. The opening of the sleeve is at the top rather than on the right hand side. Manufactured and Distributed By RCA S.p.A. Roma.”

RCA

calendar_today1984Europe

“Housed in a printed inner sleeve with photos, lyrics & credits. Made in Germany. Printed in W. Germany.”

RCA / RCA Victor

calendar_today1984Philippines

“Additional info on front cover: Includes: METHOD OF MODERN LOVE COLD DARK AND YESTERDAY GOING THRU THE MOTIONS OUT OF TOUCH”

RCA / RCA Victor

calendar_today1984Brazil

“Brazilian Edition”

RCA Victor

calendar_today1984Spain

“Includes printed lyrics sheet. [On back cover:] Ⓑ”

RCA

calendar_today1984South Africa

“Made in South Africa”

RCA

calendar_today1984Mexico

Starcall Records

calendar_today1984Australia

“Manufactured for and distributed by Starcall Records, a division of RCA Limited. Made from masters of RCA records. Trademark(s) used by authority and under control of RCA Corporation. Recorded at Electric Lady Studio Summer '84”

RCA

calendar_today1984Zimbabwe

RCA

calendar_today1984Germany

“Inner sleeve with photos, lyrics and credits.”

RCA

calendar_today1984Canada

“Manufactured and distributed in Canada Released with a printed inner lyrics-sleeve Runouts all etched except for stamped CINRAM logo '(CR)' and MASTERDISK logo 'MASTERDISK'”

RCA

calendar_today1984Greece

RCA

calendar_today1984Japan

“Japan release with 2 inserts and obi, on black vinyl. Another pressing on translucent vinyl can be found here: [r=4594350] Includes a 2-sided color insert with English lyrics + black/white/gray insert with Japanese liner notes. Silver and red obi-stri shows the Japanese discography for Hall and Oates on the back.”

Starcall Records

calendar_today1984New Zealand

“The cover states (and this cover is not a gatefold sleeve): (P) 1984 RCA Corporation Manufactured for and distributed by STARCALL RECORDS, Made from masters of RCA records. Trademarks used by authority and under control of RCA Corporation. Trademark(s) (R) Registered Marca(s) Registrada(s). All rights reserved. Unauthorized copying, public performance, broadcasting of this recording prohibited. Comes with printed inner sleeve. Labels claim to be "Manufactured For/By And Distributed By Starcall Records Pty. Limited, Sydney, Australia" although this is incorrect. The [url=https://www.discogs.com/Daryl-Hall-John-Oates-Big-Bam-Boom/release/3539633]Australian version[/url] here has two labels, Starcall and RCA Victor, while this version only mentions Starcall on its label. An example of what the Australian version's label should look like: [url=https://img.discogs.com/RlJzpkKjasS8HG0rs0NHoA19x4A=/fit-in/600x600/filters:strip_icc():format(jpeg):mode_rgb():quality(90)/discogs-images/R-4058073-1361809718-9073.jpeg.jpg]here[/url]”

RCA

calendar_today1984United States

“The major difference with the other versions is the "1984 RCA Records" on the labels, no text above this one (other versions have "Made in USA" or "TMK(S) RCA CORP.". Also, no white letter text around the label. Horizontal colour design in both A and B side. Includes a 1984 Calendar and a Lyrics Poster. Original Sleeve missing. Unknown date release and pressing country. RCA AFL1-5309 on the top left corner of the back cover. Barcode on the bottom left corner of the back cover.”

RCA / BMG Heritage

calendar_today1984United States

“This [l=Sonopress Arvato, USA], repress is probably from 2008 (perhaps later) based on it being glass-mastered in 2008 (i.e., released at least four years after similar release [r=12326131]). Recorded at Electric Lady Studio Summer '84. Mastered at Sony Music Studios, NYC. All Tracks ℗ 1984 BMG Music. This compilation ℗ © 2004 BMG Music. Printed in USA.”

RCA / RCA Victor

calendar_today1984United States

“Similar to [r=1066244], except this version has black print on compact disc face.”

RCA / RCA Victor

calendar_today1984United States

“Tracks 1, 2, 5 and 7 © 1984 Hot-Cha Music Co. / Unichappell Music, Inc. (BMI) Tracks 3, 4, 6, 8 and 9 © 1984 Hot-Cha Music Co. / Unichappell Music, Inc. / Fust Buzza Music, Inc. (BMI) Recorded at Electric Lady Studio, Summer '84. On inlay and insert: © 1984 RCA Records. Printed in U.S.A. On disc: ℗ 1984 RCA Records. Made in USA. The release is housed in a standard jewel case with a four-panel, double-sided foldout front insert and rear inlay.”

RCA / BMG Heritage

calendar_today1984United States

“Recorded at Electric Lady Studio Summer '84. Mastered at Sony Music Studios, NYC. All Tracks ℗ 1984 BMG Music.”

RCA

calendar_today1984United States

“Similar to [r=1066244] which was made in Japan. This particular pressing is made in the US.”

RCA / RCA Victor

calendar_today1984United States

“Back page of Liner notes and Tray Card show both "PCD1-5336" and "DIDX 177", but this information is not present in disc Matrix. Disc face says "Made In Japan" and "PCD1-5336"”

RCA / RCA Victor

calendar_today1984United States

“CD label states (on different lines): DARYL HALL JOHN OATES® / PCD1-5336 / ℗ 1984 RCA RECORDS / TM(S) ® RCA CORP. / MADE IN JAPAN / DIDX 177”

RCA / BMG Heritage

calendar_today1984Europe

“Recorded at Electric Lady Studio Summer '84. Mastered at Sony Music Studios, NYC. All Tracks ℗ 1984 BMG Music. This compilation ℗ © 2004 BMG Music. Made in The EU.”

RCA

calendar_todayOct 12, 1984Europe

“Artwork: Printed in Germany CD: Made in Japan”

RCA

calendar_todayDec 16, 1984Japan

“Made In Japan comes with OBI and two inserts in smooth-sided jewel case (if not replaced) misprint: credit on CD "Electronically created by Isao Tomita", probably accidental addition as it has nothing to do with this album”

RCA

calendar_todayJul 15, 1986Japan

“Made In Japan.”

RCA

calendar_todayAug 21, 1990Japan

RCA

calendar_todayApr 21, 1995Japan

RCA

calendar_today1996United States

RCA / BMG

calendar_today1996United States

“Originally released in September 1984 as AFLI-5309 Digitally remastered Promotional version. Booklet cover has "NOT FOR SALE NFS-1" sticker on it. Disc label has "NOT FOR SALE" printed on it.”

BMG

calendar_today1996United States

“Promo copy of this 1996 remastered CD. "NOT FOR SALE" sticker on front cover, and printed on disc.”

RCA / BMG

calendar_todayApr 3, 2002Japan

“Issued in a replica mini-LP papersleeve with obi strip, and insert in English and Japanese. K2 24bit mastering.”

RCA / BMG

calendar_todayApr 3, 2002Japan

“Issued in a replica mini-LP papersleeve with obi strip, and insert in English and Japanese. K2 24bit mastering.”

RCA / BMG Heritage

calendar_today2004Europe

“12-page CD booklet with liner notes and lyrics. The 12'' versions are the extended versions of the songs. Recorded at Electric Lady Studio Summer '84. Mastered at Sony Music Studios, NYC. All Tracks ℗ 1984 BMG Music. This compilation ℗ © 2004 BMG Music. Made in The EU.”

BMG Chile / RCA / BMG Heritage

calendar_today2004Chile

“EmbracIng new technology and contemporary dance beats while still retaining that signature blue-eyed soul Hall and Oates sound. 1984´s double platinum Big Bam Boom captures the duo at the peak of their creative abilities, seriously reexamining their approach, and battling to keep pushing forward while forging new boundaries.”

RCA

calendar_todayFeb 23, 2005Japan

“℗ © 2004 BMG Music. Manufactured by BMG Funhouse, Inc., Tokyo, Japan. Includes 2 booklets with lyrics in English and Japanese.”

RCA

calendar_todayFeb 23, 2005Japan

“℗ © 2004 BMG Music. Manufactured by BMG Funhouse, Inc., Tokyo, Japan. Includes 2 booklets with lyrics in English and Japanese.”

RCA

calendar_todayDec 6, 2006Japan

RCA / BMG

calendar_todayOct 22, 2008Japan

RCA

calendar_today1984Japan

Atlantic Records

calendar_today1984Indonesia

“This is a combination of some of Big Bam Boom with some of their greatest hits on side 2. Spelling errors are entered here as they appear on release. Paper label cassette. J-card boldly boasts "DMM Direct Metal Mastering Digital Recording High Quality".”

RCA

calendar_today1984United States

“This version of the cassette differs from the other with the same catalog number in that on the cassette shell itself, the slightly recessed area has 45 degree angle cut corners. Added box on cover art reads: "Special Bonus Added On Cassette Only Extended Remix Of "Out Of Touch". B5 listed as "Out Of Touch*" on front cover and as "Out Of Touch" on cassette.”

RCA

calendar_today1984United States

“This version of the cassette differs from the other with the same catalog number in that on the cassette shell itself, the slightly recessed area is a regular rectangular shape (whereas the other version has the top corners cut to 45 degree angles.) Added box on cover art reads: "Special Bonus Added On Cassette Only Extended Remix Of "Out Of Touch". B5 listed as "Out Of Touch*" on front cover and as "Out Of Touch" on cassette.”

RCA

calendar_today1984Canada

“Cover variation without mention of bonus track. ℗ 1984 RCA Records/Les Disques RCA © 1984 RCA Inc, Manufactured and Distributed by / Fabriqué et Distribué par: RCA Inc. Printed In Canada Special Bonus Added On Cassette Only — Extended Remix Of "Out Of Touch" (B5) Black cassette shell with horizontal piping, A & B moulded side indicators, a gold ’├ⱶⱶⱶ┼ⱶⱶⱶ┤’ tape scale, MADE IN CANADA (top right, both sides), silver direct-to-shell labels & black assembly screws. The U-card has printing on both sides, lyrics included.”

RCA

calendar_today1984United States

“©1984, RCA Records ℗1984 RCA Records Cover shows track B5 "Out Of Touch". Cassette does not.”

RCA

calendar_today1984United States

“Original US issue of album on cassette. *Track B5 originally as hidden bonus track - no mention on J-Card or cassette.”

RCA / Rock Records & Tapes

calendar_today1984Taiwan

“Comes with lyrics insert.”

RCA

calendar_today1984United States

“Similar release: [r=14969585] (time scale window reads 100 50 0 with 11 hatch marks, “MADE IN U.S.A.” Injection print appear top center edge side Boom, textured edges of cassette shell) Big Bam Boom (time scale window reads 100 50 0 with 11 hatch marks)[this release]”

RCA

calendar_today1984United States

“White Lear Jet Stereo cartridge.”

RCA

calendar_today1984United States

“Different tape counter zone compared with [r=4322445]”

RCA

calendar_today1984Venezuela

RCA

calendar_today1984Europe

“Publishers: A1, A2, A5, B2, B5: Hot-Cha Music Co./Unichappell Music, Inc. BMI A3, A4, B1, B3, B4: Hot-Cha Music Co./Unichappell Music, Inc./Fust Buzza Music, Inc. BMI Distributors: Belgium: RCA S.A. Germany: RCA Schallplatten GmbH France: RCA S.A. Italy: RCA S.p.A. Netherlands: RCA B.V. UK: RCA Ltd. © 1984 RCA Records ℗ 1984 RCA Records Printed in W. Germany”

RCA

calendar_today1984Europe

“2-panel J-card printed outside only. Black shell with silver on-body print. Dolby NR. Publishers: A1, A2, A5, B2, B5: Hot-Cha Music Co./Unichappell Music, Inc. BMI A3, A4, B1, B3, B4: Hot-Cha Music Co./Unichappell Music, Inc./Fust Buzza Music, Inc. BMI Distributors: Belgium: RCA S.A. Germany: RCA Schallplatten GmbH France: RCA S.A. Italy: RCA S.p.A. Netherlands: RCA B.V. UK: RCA Ltd. © 1984 RCA Records ℗ 1984 RCA Records Printed in W. Germany”

RCA Victor / RCA

calendar_today1984Greece

“Manufactured in Greece”

RCA

calendar_today1984Spain

Starcall Records

calendar_today1984United States

RCA Victor

calendar_today1984Mexico

“D.R. © ℗ 1984 RCA Records”

RCA

calendar_today1984Canada

“℗ 1984 RCA Records/Les Disques RCA © 1984 RCA Inc, Manufactured and Distributed by / Fabriqué et Distribué par: RCA Inc. Printed In Canada Special Bonus Added On Cassette Only — Extended Remix Of "Out Of Touch" (B5) Black cassette shell with horizontal piping, A & B moulded side indicators, a silver ’├ⱶⱶⱶ┼ⱶⱶⱶ┤’ tape scale, MADE IN CANADA (top right, both sides), silver direct-to-shell labels & silver assembly screws. The U-card has printing on both sides, lyrics included.”

RCA

calendar_today1984Italy

RCA

calendar_today1984Canada

“℗ 1984 RCA Records/Les Disques RCA © 1984 RCA Inc, Manufactured and Distributed by / Fabriqué et Distribué par: RCA Inc. Printed In Canada Special Bonus Added On Cassette Only — Extended Remix Of "Out Of Touch" (B5) Black cassette shell with horizontal piping, A & B moulded side indicators, a gold ’├ⱶⱶⱶ┼ⱶⱶⱶ┤’ tape scale, MADE IN CANADA (top right, both sides), silver direct-to-shell labels & black assembly screws. The U-card has printing on both sides, lyrics included.”

Jigu Records / RCA

calendar_today1984South Korea

Master Sound

calendar_today1984Singapore

“"Out Of Touch" album artwork glued on front sleeve.”

IMD

calendar_today1984Saudi Arabia

“Different track order on side A.”