Jamaica
1975- Label and catalog number
- Impact!
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
4-375 CC 5063 - R.R.S. VC
Carl MalcolmMiss Wire Waist
Vinyl pressings
Miss Wire Waist
by Carl Malcolm · 1975
15 pressings3 countriesLovers RockReggae
Miss Wire Waist was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Miss Wire Waist
11 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Jamaica
1975- Label and catalog number
- Impact!
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CC 5063 RRS VC (RANDY'S) EQ LANG (1) 4-3-75A Side
CC 5063 RRS VC (RANDY'S) EQ SCM 1975B Side
Jamaica
1975- Label and catalog number
- Impact!
- Format
- 7"
Jamaica
1975- Label and catalog number
- Impact!
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Jamaica
1975- Label and catalog number
- Impact!
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
EQ SCM - (2) CC 5062 - RRS - V.C. (RANDY)Side A runout, etched
EQ SCM - (1) CC 5062 - RRS - V.C. (RANDY)Side B runout, etched
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Black Wax Wax 7
- Format
- 7"
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Jamaica | Impact!First year7" | 7" |
| 1975 | Jamaica | Impact!First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Jamaica | Impact!First year7" | 7" |
| 1975 | Jamaica | Impact!First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Jamaica | Impact!First year7" | 7" |
| 1975 | UK | Black Wax Wax 7First year7" | 7" |
| 1975 | UK | Camel CA 2001First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | UK | UK Records UK 113First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | UK | Black Wax Wax 7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | US | Leo Records ML-6086 / Leo Records ML-6087First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | US | Leo Records ML-6086 / Leo Records ML-6087First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | US | Impact!7", Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2002 | US | Impact! AB 0017", Misprint, Reissue | 7", Misprint, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Impact!7", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
| ? | US | Impact! ML60877", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AMiss Wire Waist3:12
- BWire Dub Part 22:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Miss Wire Waist are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Miss Wire Waist are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1975 and 2002.
When was Miss Wire Waist first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in Jamaica, UK, US. One of them is Impact!.
How do I tell if my copy of Miss Wire Waist is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use Wax 7, CA 2001, UK 113, ML-6086) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 4-375 CC 5063 - R.R.S. VC. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Miss Wire Waist 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.