Europe
1984- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBSA 12.4192CBS A 12-4192
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
11-4192-1A-1 A NLSide A
11-4192-1B-1 A NLSide B
11-004192-1Label A
11-004192-2Label B
Vinyl pressings
by Dee C. Lee · 1984
Selina Wow Wow was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
11 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 6 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.
11-4192-1A-1 A NLSide A
11-4192-1B-1 A NLSide B
11-004192-1Label A
11-004192-2Label B
NL OI-4192-IA-I ARunout side A stamped
NL OI-4192-IB-I ARunout side B stamped
01-004192-1Label side A
01-004192-2Label side B
TA 4192 A1 ƱTOPIARunout side A variant 1
TA 4192 B1 3 1 ΛRunout side B variant 1
TA∙4192∙A1 Λ ƱTOPIARunout side A, variant 2
TA∙4192∙B1 1 4 ΛRunout side B, variant 2
CBS 4192 A2 UTOPIASide A runout
CBS 4192 B1Side B runout
Å MX204017 BA12078-1Side A runout stamped
Å MX204018 BA12078-2Side B runout stamped
MX204017Side A label
MX204018Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | CBS BA 223173First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Australia | CBS BA 12078 / CBS TA4192First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1984 | Brazil | Discos CBS 43.586First year7" | 7" |
| 1984 | Europe | CBS CBSA 12.4192 / CBS A 12-4192First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Europe | CBS A4192 / CBS CBSA 4192First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Portugal | CBS A4192First year7" | 7" |
| 1984 | South Africa | CBS SSC 5598First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | CBS A 4192First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | UK | CBS TA 4192First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | UK | CBS A 4192First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1984 | Australia | CBS BA 12078First year12", Single | 12", Single |
11 vinyl pressings of Selina Wow Wow are listed here, from 6 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Europe, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is CBS CBSA 12.4192.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CBSA 12.4192, A4192, TA 4192, A 4192) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 11-4192-1A-1 A NL and 11-4192-1B-1 A NL. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.