UK
May 15, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Epic GONE G3
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
GONEG 3 A1 TY1 ΛRunout, side A etched/stamped
GONEG 3 B1 TY1 ΛRunout, side B etched/stamped
Cry Before DawnWitness For The World
Vinyl pressings
Witness For The World
by Cry Before Dawn · 1989
13 pressings5 countriesPop RockRock
Witness For The World 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 Witness For The World
13 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 5 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
1989- Label and catalog number
- Epic GONE T3
- Format
- 12"
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Epic GONE B3
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Boxed
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Epic GONE 3
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
GONE 3 A1 ⋀ TY1Runout, side A
GONE 3 B1 TY1 ΛRunout, side B
GONE 3 A*Label, side A
GONE 3 B*Label, side B
Europe
May 15, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 654860 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Ireland
May 22, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Epic GONE T3
- Format
- 12"
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australia | Epic 654860 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Europe | Epic EPC 654860 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Europe | Epic EPC 654860 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Ireland | Epic GONE 3First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Ireland | Epic CBD 2First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Ireland | Epic GONE 3First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
| 1989 | Spain | Epic EPC 654860 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | UK | Epic GONE T3First year12" | 12" |
| 1989 | UK | Epic GONE B3First year7", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1989 | UK | Epic GONE 3First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Europe | Epic EPC 654860 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | Epic GONE G3First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Ireland | Epic GONE T3First year12" | 12" |
Tracklist
- AWitness For The World5:13
- B1The Streets Are Paved With Gold3:35
- B2Up Against The Wall4:02
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Witness For The World are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Witness For The World are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Witness For The World first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK, Europe, Ireland, Australia and more. One of them is Epic GONE G3, released May 15, 1989.
How do I tell if my copy of Witness For The World is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GONE G3, GONE T3, GONE B3, GONE 3) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, GONEG 3 A1 TY1 Λ and GONEG 3 B1 TY1 Λ. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Witness For The World 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.