UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- Coral Q.72466
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
113149A-side label
112768B-side label
Buddy HollyWishing
Vinyl pressings
Wishing
by Buddy Holly · 1963
14 pressings5 countriesRock & RollRockPop
Wishing was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Wishing
12 pressings came out in 1963, the album's first year, in 4 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
1963- Label and catalog number
- Coral Q.72466
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-VC-113149-IT GH KTSide A runout - stamped
45-VC-112768-IT GH KTSide B - runout stamped
113149Side A label
112768Side B label
UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- Coral Q.72466
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-VC-113149=1T N 3CA-side runout stamped
45-VC-112768-1T M 2BB-side runout stamped
113149A-side label
112768B-side label
UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- Coral Q.72466
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-VC-113149-IT C 1
45-VC-112768-IT C 1
UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- Coral Q.72466
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- Coral Q.72466
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
113149A-side label
112768B-side label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Denmark | Coral Q. 72466First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Hong Kong | Brunswick Q.72466First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Netherlands | Coral Q 72 466 / Coral Q 72466First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Netherlands | Coral 93 806First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Netherlands | Coral Q 72 466 / Coral Q 72466First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Netherlands | Coral Q 72 466 / Coral Q 72466First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | UK | Coral Q.72466First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | UK | Coral Q.72466First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | UK | Coral Q.72466First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | UK | Coral Q.72466First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | UK | Coral Q.72466First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | UK | Coral Q.72466First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Impala Records7", Single, Reissue | 7", Single, Reissue |
| ? | South Africa | Coral PD.7-87787", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AWishing
- BBecause I Love You
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Wishing are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Wishing are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Wishing first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in UK, Denmark, Hong Kong, Netherlands. One of them is Coral Q.72466.
How do I tell if my copy of Wishing is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use Q.72466, Q. 72466, Q 72 466, 93 806) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 113149 and 112768. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Wishing 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.
