UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Circa YRTX 35
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
YRTX 35 A-4U-1-1A Side
Y̶R̶ YRTX 35 B-3U-1-1B Side
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Vinyl pressings
Wild Times
by De Lite · 1989
10 pressings3 countriesHouseElectronic
Wild Times 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 Wild Times
6 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 2 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
- Circa YRTPR 35
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Advance
- Runout / matrix
YRTPR 35 A-3U-1-1 BAZZA AUDIO ONESide A, stamped / etched
YRTPR 35 B-1U-1-1Side B, stamped
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Circa YR 35
- Format
- 7"
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Circa YRT 35
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
YRT 35 B-3U-1-1Side A Runout
YRT 35 B-1U-1-1Side B Runout
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Circa YRTPRX 35
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
Germany
1989- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 612 698Virgin 612 698-213
- Format
- 12", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DM612698 A-1/9-89Runout Side A
DM612698 B-1/9-89Runout 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.
1980s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Germany | Virgin 612 698 / Virgin 612 698-213First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK | Circa YRTX 35First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK | Circa YRTPR 35First year12", 45 RPM, Advance | 12", 45 RPM, Advance |
| 1989 | UK | Circa YRTPRX 35First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | Circa YR 35First year7" | 7" |
| 1989 | UK | Circa YRT 35First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
2000s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | US | ASAP ASAP 00212", Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2001 | US | ASAP ASAP 212", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2009 | UK | Circa YRTPRX 3512", 45 RPM, Promo, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Circa YRT 3512", White Label | 12", White Label |
Tracklist
- AWild Times (Choice Mix)5:16
- B1Wild Times (Gone Clear Mix)6:17
- B2Wild Times (Needletime Mix)3:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Wild Times are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Wild Times are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1989 and 2009.
When was Wild Times first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK, Germany. One of them is Circa YRTX 35.
How do I tell if my copy of Wild Times is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use YRTX 35, YRTPR 35, YR 35, YRT 35) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, YRTX 35 A-4U-1-1 and Y̶R̶ YRTX 35 B-3U-1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Wild Times 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.