Italy
1976- Label and catalog number
- EMI 3C 006-18158
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
18158-A - 26-3-76.1 ∆Runout A-side
18158-B - 26-3-76 1 ∆Runout B-side
3C 006-18158 ALabel side A
3C 006-18158 BLabel side B
DoogyWanted
Vinyl pressings
Wanted
by Doogy · 1976
10 pressings5 countriesDiscoEasy ListeningElectronicFunk / Soul
Wanted was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Wanted
7 pressings came out in 1976, 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.
Italy
1976- Label and catalog number
- EMI 3C 006-18158
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Company Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
18158-A - 26-3-76 Ⅰ ∆Runout A-side
18158-B - 26-3-76 Ⅰ ∆Runout B-side
Italy
1976- Label and catalog number
- EMI 3C 006-18158
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · With timing
- Runout / matrix
18158-A - 26-3-76.1 ∆Runout A-side
18158-B - 26-3-76 1 ∆Runout B-side
3C 006-18158 ALabel side A
3C 006-18158 BLabel side B
Finland
1976- Label and catalog number
- EMI 3C 006-18158EMI 9C 006-18158
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
9C 006-18158 ARunout A-side
9C 006-18158 BRunout B-side
Finland
1976- Label and catalog number
- EMI 9C 006-18158EMI 3C 006-18158
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Large Center
- Runout / matrix
9C 006-18158 ASide A runout, etched
9C 006-18158 BSide B runout, etched
Mexico
1976- Label and catalog number
- EMI 7945
- 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Finland | EMI 3C 006-18158 / EMI 9C 006-18158First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Finland | EMI 9C 006-18158 / EMI 3C 006-18158First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | Italy | EMI 3C 006-18158First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | Italy | EMI 3C 006-18158First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | Italy | EMI 3C 006-18158First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | Mexico | EMI 7945First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Mexico | EMI 7945First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Guatemala | EMI 42387", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Guatemala | EMI 42387", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Panama | EMI 4238-AS7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AWanted3:29
- BMescaleros3:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Wanted are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Wanted are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Wanted first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Italy, Finland, Mexico. One of them is EMI 3C 006-18158.
How do I tell if my copy of Wanted is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 3C 006-18158, 9C 006-18158, 7945) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 18158-A - 26-3-76.1 ∆ and 18158-B - 26-3-76 1 ∆. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Wanted 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.