US
1966- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records 45-10889
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
B.B. KingWaitin' On You
Vinyl pressings
Waitin' On You
by B.B. King · 1966
10 pressings2 countriesBlues
Waitin' On You was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Waitin' On You
8 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 2 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.
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records 45-10889
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records 45-10889
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
AMP 45-13801Label A
AMP 45-13803Label B
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records 10889
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
45-13801Label A
45-13803Label B
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records 45-10889
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records 45-10889ABC Records 10889
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | UK | His Master's Voice POP 1580First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | UK | His Master's Voice POP 1580First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | US | ABC Records 45-10889First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | US | ABC Records 45-10889First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | US | ABC Records 45-10889First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | US | ABC Records 45-10889First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | US | ABC Records 10889First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1966 | US | ABC Records 45-10889 / ABC Records 10889First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1967 | UK | His Master's Voice POP 15807", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | ABC Records AMP-108897", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AWaitin' On You2:23
- BNight Life2:24
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Waitin' On You are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Waitin' On You are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1966 and 1967.
When was Waitin' On You first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, UK. One of them is ABC Records 45-10889.
How do I tell if my copy of Waitin' On You is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-10889, 10889, POP 1580) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Waitin' On 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.
