UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Ember Records NR 5080
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
NR5080A-10MBSide A
NR5080B-10MBSide B
Denny DohertyWaiting For A Song
Vinyl pressings
Waiting For A Song
by Denny Doherty · 1974
10 pressings7 countriesPopRock
Waiting For A Song was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 For A Song
4 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 3 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- Ember Records NR 5080
- Format
- LP, Album · Dark brown translucent vinyl
- Runout / matrix
NR 5080 A - 1 (triangle) GSide A
NR 5080 B - 1 (triangle) GSide B
Brazil
1974- Label and catalog number
- Ember Records NR 5080
- Format
- LP, Album
UK & Ireland
1974- Label and catalog number
- Ember Records NR 5080
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
side 1: NR 5080 A-1^G B
side 2: NR 5080 B-1^G F
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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Brazil | Ember Records NR 5080First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | UK | Ember Records NR 5080First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | UK | Ember Records NR 5080First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 1974 | UK & Ireland | Ember Records NR 5080First yearLP | LP |
| 1975 | Canada | Ember Records EMS 1036LP | LP |
| 1975 | Japan | Ember Records EMC-8002LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Japan | Ember Records EMC-8002LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Spain | Ember Records 6016LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | UK & Ireland | Ember Records NR 5080LP | LP |
| 1978 | Argentina | Music Hall 13182LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Simone3:13
- A2Children Of My Mind3:16
- A3You'll Never Know2:56
- A4Together3:16
- A5It Can Only Happen In America4:02
- A6Southern Comfort3:03
- B1You've Lost That Loving Feeling4:23
- B2Goodnight And Good Morning2:41
- B3Lay Me Down (Roll Me Out To Sea)4:12
- B4Give Me Back That Old Familiar Feeling2:28
- B5I'm Home Again3:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Waiting For A Song are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Waiting For A Song are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1974 and 1978.
When was Waiting For A Song first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in UK, Brazil, UK & Ireland. One of them is Ember Records NR 5080.
How do I tell if my copy of Waiting For A Song is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NR 5080) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, NR5080A-10MB and NR5080B-10MB. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Waiting For A Song 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.