UK
August 1964- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SEG 8338
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
7TCA 2214-1NRunout side A
7TCA 2215-1NRunout side B
7TCA.2214Label side A
7TCA.2215Label side B
Cliff Richard & The ShadowsWonderful Life
Vinyl pressings
Wonderful Life
by Cliff Richard & The Shadows · 1964
10 pressings8 countriesPop RockRock
Wonderful Life was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Wonderful Life
10 pressings came out in 1964, the album's first year, in 8 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
August 1964- Label and catalog number
- Columbia ESG 7902
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo
UK
1964- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SEG 8338
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
7TCA 2214-1N KTSide A, runout, stamped
7TCA 2215-1N M KT 2Side B, runout, stamped
7TCA.2214Side A, label
7TCA.2215Side B, label
Australia
August 1964- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SEGO 8338Columbia SEGO-8338
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
7TCA2214Side A [Label]
7TCA2215Side B [Label]
Netherlands
August 1964- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SEG 8338
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
Denmark
1964- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SEG 8338
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
7TCA 2214-1 N KTStamped Side A
7TCA 2215-1 N KTStamped Side B
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.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Denmark | Columbia SEG 8338First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1964 | Israel | Columbia SEG 8338First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | New Zealand | Columbia SEGM 8338First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Philippines | Parlophone SEG 8338First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Spain | La Voz De Su Amo 7EPL 14.111First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | UK | Columbia SEG 8338First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Australia | Columbia SEGO 8338 / Columbia SEGO-8338First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo |
| 1964 | Netherlands | Columbia SEG 8338First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | UK | Columbia SEG 8338First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | UK | Columbia ESG 7902First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Wonderful Life
- A2Do You Remember
- B1What've I Gotta Do
- B2Walkin'
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Wonderful Life are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Wonderful Life are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Wonderful Life first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in UK, Australia, Netherlands, Denmark and more. One of them is Columbia SEG 8338, released August 1964.
How do I tell if my copy of Wonderful Life is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SEG 8338, ESG 7902, SEGO 8338, SEGM 8338) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7TCA 2214-1N and 7TCA 2215-1N. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Wonderful Life 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.
