Germany
1989- Label and catalog number
- Westside Music 1C 060-2 03521 6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
2035216 - A3
2035216 - B3
Celebrate The NunWill You Be There
Vinyl pressings
Will You Be There
by Celebrate The Nun · 1989
11 pressings3 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Will You Be There was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Will You Be There
8 pressings came out in 1989, 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.
Germany
1989- Label and catalog number
- Westside Music 1C 060-2 03568 6Westside Music 060-2 03568 6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
2035686-A1Runout, side A
2035686-B2Runout, side B
Germany
1989- Label and catalog number
- Westside Music 1C 006-2 03521 7EMI Electrola 1C 006-2 03521 7
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Germany
August 31, 1989- Label and catalog number
- EMI Electrola 060-203521.6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Advance, Promo
- Runout / matrix
203521 6 - A1Side 1
203521 6 - B1Side 2
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone R 6242Westside Music R 6242
- Format
- 7"
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 12R 6242
- Format
- 12"
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Germany | Westside Music 1C 060-2 03521 6First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Germany | Westside Music 1C 060-2 03568 6 / Westside Music 060-2 03568 6First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Germany | Westside Music 1C 006-2 03521 7 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-2 03521 7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK | Parlophone R 6242 / Westside Music R 6242First year7" | 7" |
| 1989 | UK | Parlophone 12R 6242First year12" | 12" |
| 1989 | UK | Parlophone 12RDJ 6242First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | Enigma 7 75550-0First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1989 | Germany | EMI Electrola 060-203521.6First year12", 45 RPM, Advance, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Advance, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Germany | EMI Electrola 203568.612", 45 RPM, Promo, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Promo |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Germany | Westside Music 1C 060-2 03907 612" | 12" |
| 1990 | Germany | Westside Music 203907 612", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- AWill You Be There5:28
- B1Unattainable Love4:37
- B2Will You Be There ("A Capella" Bonus)0:36
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Will You Be There are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Will You Be There are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1989 and 1990.
When was Will You Be There first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in Germany, UK, US. One of them is Westside Music 1C 060-2 03521 6.
How do I tell if my copy of Will You Be There is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1C 060-2 03521 6, 1C 060-2 03568 6, 1C 006-2 03521 7, 060-203521.6) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2035216 - A3 and 2035216 - B3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Will You Be There 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.