UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- London Records LONDJ 279London Records 869228 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · DJ Promo
- Runout / matrix
L O N DJ 279 A-1U-1-Q1Runout, A-side, stamped
LON 279 A-1 U-1-Q1Runout, B-side, stamped
Chris IsaakWicked Game
Vinyl pressings
Wicked Game
by Chris Isaak · 1989
15 pressings6 countriesSoft RockEasy ListeningSwingTheme
Wicked Game 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 Wicked Game
1 pressing came out in 1989, 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.
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.
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | UK | London Records LONDJ 279 / London Records 869228 7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
1990s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australia | London Records LON 2797", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Australia | London Records LON 2797", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Europe | London Records 869 228-7 / London Records LON 2797", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | France | Barclay 869 228 77", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Germany | London Records 869 229-112", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | UK | London Records LONP 279 / London Records LON 2797", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 1990 | UK | London Records LONX 27912", Mispress | 12", Mispress |
| 1990 | UK | London Records LONX 279 / London Records 869 229 112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | London Records LON 279 / London Records 869228 77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | UK | London Records LON 2797", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | UK | London Records LON 279 / London Records 869228 77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Europe | London Records 869 228-7 / London Records LON 2797", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | Europe | London Records 869 228-7 / London Records LON 2797", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | London Records 869 228-77", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AWicked Game4:04
- BCool Cat Walk3:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Wicked Game are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Wicked Game are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1989 and 1991.
When was Wicked Game first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK. One of them is London Records LONDJ 279.
How do I tell if my copy of Wicked Game is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LONDJ 279) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, L O N DJ 279 A-1U-1-Q1 and LON 279 A-1 U-1-Q1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Wicked Game 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.
