US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1479F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
65563Side A
65562Side B
M1479F-A-65563-S-17A Jm sRunout etchings side A
M1479F-B-65562-S-17A Jm sRunout etchings side B
CommodoresWonderland
Vinyl pressings
Wonderland
by Commodores · 1979
18 pressings9 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Wonderland was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Wonderland
13 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 7 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.
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1479F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
M1479F-A-65563-S-14ARunout etchings side A
M1479F-B-65562-S-14ARunout etchings side B
65563Label side A
65562Label side B
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1479F
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
M-1479-A M1479F-A-65563-S-08A JMRunout A-side stamped
M-1479-B inp M1479F-B-65562-S-08A JMRunout B-side stamped
65563Label side-A
65562Label side-B
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1479F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
65563- REF 1Side A
65563Side B
M1479F-A-65563-S-17A Jm sRunout Etchings Side A
M1479F-A-65563-S-14A Jm sRunout Etchings Side B
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1479F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1479F
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Brazil | Motown 501.7049 / Top Tape 501.7049First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Canada | Motown M 1479XFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Japan | Motown VIP-2817First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | New Zealand | Motown TMM 971First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Portugal | Motown IM-26027First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | US | Motown M 1479FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | US | Motown M 1479FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Motown M 1479FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Motown M 1479FFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Motown M 1479FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | US | Motown M 1479FFirst year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1979 | US | Motown M 1479FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Motown 1A 006-63525First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | Motown M 14797", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Japan | Motown VIP-28177", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1980 | UK | Motown TMG 11727", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | UK | Motown TMG 11727", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Motown VIP 28177", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AWonderland3:48
- BLovin' You4:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Wonderland are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Wonderland are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1979 and 1980.
When was Wonderland first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, Netherlands, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is Motown M 1479F.
How do I tell if my copy of Wonderland is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M 1479F, 1A 006-63525, 501.7049, M 1479X) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 65563 and 65562. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Wonderland 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.
