UK
November 1986- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records IRM 125
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Poster Sleeve, Gold Injected labels
- Runout / matrix
IRM 125 A// ▽ 420 V MWRunout side A
IRM 125 B// ▽ 420 VRunout side B
Doctor & The MedicsWaterloo
Vinyl pressings
Waterloo
by Doctor & The Medics · 1986
11 pressings5 countriesRock
Waterloo 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 Waterloo
9 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 4 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
November 1986- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records IRM 125
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Poster Sleeve, Silver Injected labels
- Runout / matrix
IRM 125 A// ▽ 420 VSide A
IRM 125 B// ▽ 420 VSide B
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records IRMT 125
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
IRM. T 125 A // 1 ▽ 420. V 1 1 1 2 MWRunout Side A
IRMT 125 B // 1 ▽ 420 V 1 11 1 URunout Side B
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records IRM 125
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
IRM 125 A // 1 ∇ 420 V 1 1 1 1Stamped Runout Side A
IRM 125 B // 2 ∇ 420 V 1 1 4Stamped Runout Side B
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records WIRMT 125
- Format
- 12", EP, Promo
Europe
1986- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records ILS 650227 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
24-650227-1A1Runout side A variant 1
24-650227-1B1Runout side B variant 1
24-650227-1A1 ARunout side A variant 2
24-650227-1B1 ARunout side B variant 2
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 | Europe | I.R.S. Records ILS 650227 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | I.R.S. Records ILS 650227 6 / I.R.S. Records 650227 6First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Japan | International Record Syndicate, Inc. 07SP998 / International Record Syndicate, Inc. 07SP998(IR)First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Portugal | I.R.S. Records ILS 650227 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | I.R.S. Records IRMT 125First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | I.R.S. Records WIRMT 125First year12", EP, Promo · Promo | 12", EP, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | UK | I.R.S. Records IRM 125First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK | I.R.S. Records IRM 125First year7", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1986 | UK | I.R.S. Records IRM 125First year7", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1987 | Australia | I.R.S. Records 650227 612", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Australia | I.R.S. Records 650227 77", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AWaterloo
- BDamaged Brains
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Waterloo are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Waterloo are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1986 and 1987.
When was Waterloo first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in UK, Europe, Japan, Portugal. One of them is I.R.S. Records IRM 125, released November 1986.
How do I tell if my copy of Waterloo is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use IRM 125, IRMT 125, WIRMT 125, ILS 650227 7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, IRM 125 A// ▽ 420 V MW and IRM 125 B// ▽ 420 V. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Waterloo 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.
