UK
March 19, 1971- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 6059 034
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
6059034 1F 1112A SIde
6059034 2F 1112B Side
6059 034.1A Side Label
6059 034.2B Side Label
AssagaiTelephone Girl / I'll Wait For You
Vinyl pressings
Telephone Girl / I'll Wait For You
by Assagai · 1971
11 pressings9 countriesAfrobeatFunk / Soul
Telephone Girl / I'll Wait For You was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Telephone Girl / I'll Wait For You
8 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 6 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.
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 6059 034
- Format
- Promo, 45 RPM, 7"
Japan
March 19, 1971- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo SFL-1346
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
60590341 111A SIde
60590342 111B Side
Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 6059 034
- Format
- 7", Single
Greece
1971- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 6059 034
- Format
- 7"
Madagascar
1971- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 6059 034
- Format
- 7", 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.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Germany | Vertigo 6059 034First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1971 | Germany | Vertigo 6059 034First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Greece | Vertigo 6059 034First year7" | 7" |
| 1971 | Madagascar | Vertigo 6059 034First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1971 | Portugal | Vertigo 6059034First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1971 | UK | Vertigo 6059 034First yearPromo, 45 RPM, 7" · Promo | Promo, 45 RPM, 7" · Promo |
| 1971 | Japan | Vertigo SFL-1346First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | UK | Vertigo 6059 034First year7" | 7" |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Vertigo 60590347", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| ? | France | Vertigo 6059 0347" | 7" |
| ? | Nigeria | Fontana 6059 0347" | 7" |
Tracklist
- ATelephone Girl
- BI'll Wait For You
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Telephone Girl / I'll Wait For You are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Telephone Girl / I'll Wait For You are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Telephone Girl / I'll Wait For You first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in UK, Japan, Germany, Greece and more. One of them is Vertigo 6059 034, released March 19, 1971.
How do I tell if my copy of Telephone Girl / I'll Wait For You is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6059 034, SFL-1346, 6059034) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 6059034 1F 1112 and 6059034 2F 1112. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Telephone Girl / I'll Wait For You 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.