US
1978- Label and catalog number
- AVI Records AVI-225-S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
068-225-AA-side
068-225-BB-side
Captain SkyWonder Worm
Vinyl pressings
Wonder Worm
by Captain Sky · 1978
10 pressings2 countriesP.FunkDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
Wonder Worm was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Wonder Worm
9 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year. 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- AVI Records AVI-225-S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
068-225-AA-side
068-225-BB-side
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- AVI Records AVI-225-S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
AVI 068-225-ARunout Side A, etched
AVI 068-225-BRunout Side B, etched
068-225-ALabel Side A
068-225-BLabel Side B
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- AVI Records AVI-225-S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
068-225-AA-side
068-225-BB-side
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- AVI Records AVI-225-S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
068-225-AA-side
068-225-BB-side
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- AVI Records AVI-225-S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
068-225-AA-side
068-225-BB-side
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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | US | AVI Records PRO-12-226-DFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | AVI Records AVI-225-SFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | US | AVI Records AVI-225-SFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | US | AVI Records AVI-225-SFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | US | AVI Records AVI-225-SFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | AVI Records AVI-225-SFirst year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | AVI Records AVI-225-SFirst year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | AVI Records PRO-12-226-DFirst year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | AVI Records AVI-225-SFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Canada | AVI Records AVI 225X7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AWonder Worm8:03
- BSaturday Night Move-Ease8:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Wonder Worm are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Wonder Worm are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1978 and 1979.
When was Wonder Worm first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US. One of them is AVI Records AVI-225-S.
How do I tell if my copy of Wonder Worm is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AVI-225-S, PRO-12-226-D) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 068-225-A and 068-225-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Wonder Worm 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.