Europe
1986- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPCA 12.7186
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
01-127186-1A-1 ARunout side A, stamped
01-127186-1B-1 ARunout side B, stamped
01-127186-1Side 1 Label
01-127186-2Side 2 Label
Dan HartmanWaiting To See You
Vinyl pressings
Waiting To See You
by Dan Hartman · 1986
11 pressings7 countriesDowntempoSoundtrackElectronicStage & Screen
Waiting To See You was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Waiting To See You
11 pressings came out in 1986, 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.
Europe
1986- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPCA 7186Epic A 7186
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
01-7186-1A1 ARunout side A
01-7186-1B1 ARunout side B
01-007186-1Label side A
01-007186-2Label side B
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Epic TA 7186
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Epic A 7186
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
A 7186 A1 1 BRunout side A, variant 1
A 7186 A1 2 BRunout side A, variant 2
A 7186 B1 1 1 BRunout side B, variant 1
A 7186 B1 1 BRunout side B, variant 2
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Epic TA 7186
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Epic 34-06130
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australia | Epic ES 1134First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Canada | Epic 34 06130First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Europe | Epic EPCA 12.7186First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Europe | Epic EPCA 7186 / Epic A 7186First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Japan | Epic 07･5P-423First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | South Africa | Epic EN 5963First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | UK | Epic TA 7186First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK | Epic A 7186First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | UK | Epic TA 7186First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | US | Epic 34-06130First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | US | Epic 34-06130First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AWaiting To See You4:09
- BWaiting To See You (Film To Dance Mix)3:42
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Waiting To See You are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Waiting To See You are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Waiting To See You first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in Europe, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Epic EPCA 12.7186.
How do I tell if my copy of Waiting To See You is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EPCA 12.7186, EPCA 7186, TA 7186, A 7186) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 01-127186-1A-1 A and 01-127186-1B-1 A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Waiting To See You 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.
