France
1987- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 14.152Ibach 14.152
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
14152 AEtched side A
14152 BEtched side B
14152/1Label side A
14152/2Label side B
Amanda LearWild Thing
Vinyl pressings
Wild Thing
by Amanda Lear · 1987
11 pressings5 countriesDiscoElectronicPop
Wild Thing was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Wild Thing
10 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 5 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.
France
1987- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 8.731Carrere 8731
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
France
1987- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 14.152Carrere 14152
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
C 14152 AEtched Side A
C 14152 BEtched Side B
14152/1Label Side A
14152/2Label Side B
Canada
1987- Label and catalog number
- Power Records PXD-089
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Canada
1987- Label and catalog number
- Power Records PXD-089
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
PXD-089-ARunout side A, hand etched
PXD-089-B [circled symbol]Runout side B, hand etched
Canada
1987- Label and catalog number
- Power Records PX7-120
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Canada | Power Records PXD-089First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Canada | Power Records PXD-089First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Canada | Power Records PX7-120First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | France | Carrere 14.152 / Ibach 14.152First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | France | Carrere 8.731 / Carrere 8731First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | France | Carrere 14.152 / Carrere 14152First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | France | Carrere 14 1527", Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | 7", Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1987 | Italy | Carrere CAR 72014First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Mexico | Carrere CAD-1211 / Carrere SU/062, SU-062First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1987 | Mexico | Carrere PE/4306 / Carrere P-87First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Portugal | Carrere 503454First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AWild Thing3:28
- BAphrodisiac3:44
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Wild Thing are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Wild Thing are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Wild Thing first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in France, Canada, Italy, Mexico and more. One of them is Carrere 14.152.
How do I tell if my copy of Wild Thing is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 14.152, 8.731, PXD-089, PX7-120) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 14152 A and 14152 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Wild Thing 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.
