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The label on your Boss pedal can tell you a lot. See sample labels here and find out what each one means.

  • Type 1
    Black Label, Made In Japan
    Last bullet point reads “Use a coin…”
    Used from 1977 to 1981

  • Type 2
    Black Label, Made In Japan
    Last bullet point reads “Unscrew using your fingers…”
    Used from 1981 to 1989

  • Type 2B
    Green Label, Made In Japan
    Same text as Type 2
    Used from 1984 to 1989

  • Type 3
    Black Label, Made In Japan
    “Made in Japan” is printed on a sticker. If the sticker is removed, the underlying label displays Roland Japan.
    Used early 1982

  • Type 4
    Black Label, Made In Japan
    top line reads “Power – DC9V”

  • Type 5
    Black Label, Made In Japan
    Identical to type 3 but 6mm longer
    Used late 1980s

  • Type 5B
    Silver Label, Made In Japan
    Used on early DS-2s
    Used late 1980s

  • Type 6
    Black Label, Made In Japan
    Unique to PSM-5
    Used from 1983 to 1989

  • Type 6B
    Red Label, Made In Japan
    Unique to PSM-5
    Used from 1989 to 1991

  • Type 7
    Blue Label, Made In Japan
    Note the text: Caution, Use a PSA…
    Used mid 1980s

  • Type 7B
    Dark blue Label, Made In Japan
    Used mid 1980s

  • Type 8
    Blue Label, Made In Japan
    As long as type 5 (75mm) but has text of type 7 Used late 1980s