UK
January 13, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Phonogram COUNT 5
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MPO COUNT 5 A2Side A, runout
MPO COUNT 5 B6Side B, runout
Vinyl pressings
Wonderland
by Big Country · 1984
35 pressings15 countriesPop RockRock
Wonderland was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Wonderland
33 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 14 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
January 13, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Phonogram COUNT 512
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
COUNT 512 A//1 ▽ 420 HSide A, stamped, variant 1
COUNT 512 B//3 ▽ 420 HSide B, stamped, variant 1
COUNT 512 A // 2 ▽ 42 0 H 11 2Side A, stamped, variant 2
COUNT 512 B // 3 ▽ 420 H 11 3Side B, stamped, variant 2
UK
January 13, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Mercury COUNT 55
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition
- Runout / matrix
COUNT 5 A // 1 ▽ 420 H 1 1 3Side A runout, stamped
COUNT 5 B // 1 ▽ 420 H 1 1 9Side B runout, stamped
CFREE 5 A // 1 ▽ 420 1 1 4Side C runout, stamped
CFREE 5 B // 1 ▽ 420 1 1 1Side D runout, stamped
UK
January 13, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Mercury COUNX 5Phonogram COUNX 5
- Format
- 12", Single, Limited Edition, 45 RPM · Clear
- Runout / matrix
COUNX+5+A ORLAKEA-side runout, etched
COUNX+5+B ORLAKEB-side runout, etched
UK
January 13, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Mercury COUNT 5Phonogram 818 006-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Silver Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
COUNT 5 A//2▽420 H 1 1 9Side A runout, variant 1
COUNT 5 B//3▽420 H 1 1 8Side B runout, variant 1
COUNT 5 A//2▽420 H 1 1 1Side A runout, variant 2
COUNT 5 B//3▽420 H 1 1 6Side B runout, variant 2
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Mercury COUNT 512
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Advance, Single
- Runout / matrix
COUNT 512 A//1 ∇ 420 HSide A runout
COUNT 512 B//1 ∇ 420 HSide B runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 35 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s34 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Canada | Vertigo SOV 2338First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | France | Mercury 818 837-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | France | Mercury 818 837-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Germany | Mercury 818 006-7 / Mercury 818 006-7 QFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Germany | Mercury 818 006-1 Q / Mercury 818 006-1First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Greece | Mercury 818006-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Ireland | Mercury COUNT 5First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Italy | Mercury 818 006-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Japan | Mercury 7PP-138First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Japan | Mercury 7PP-138First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Mercury 818 006-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Mercury 818 006-6First year12", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo |
| 1984 | New Zealand | Mercury 818 006-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Portugal | Mercury 818 006-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | South Africa | Mercury TOS 1488First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | South Korea | High Stereo Light 66212", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- AWonderland
- BGiant
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Wonderland are there?
35 vinyl pressings of Wonderland are listed here, from 15 countries.
When was Wonderland first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, US, Australasia, Japan and more. One of them is Phonogram COUNT 5, released January 13, 1984.
How do I tell if my copy of Wonderland is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use COUNT 5, COUNT 512, COUNT 55, COUNX 5) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MPO COUNT 5 A2 and MPO COUNT 5 B6. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Wonderland 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.
