UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 26654
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AL-40268-INTL CBS 26654 A1 MASTERDISKHand etched side A, Masterdisk stamped
BL-40268-INTL CBS 26654 B1 MASTERDISKHand etched side B, Masterdisk stamped
FastwayWaiting For The Roar
Vinyl pressings
Waiting For The Roar
by Fastway · 1986
15 pressings11 countriesHard RockClassic RockRock
Waiting For The Roar 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 Waiting For The Roar
12 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 9 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.
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Columbia BFC 40268
- Format
- LP, Album · Columbia Carrollton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AL-40268-1D G1 C2 MASTERDISKSide A runout, variant 1
BL-40268-1D G1 A1 MASTERDISKSide B runout, variant 1
AL-40268-1D G1 C5 MASTERDISKSide A runout, variant 2
BL-40268-1D G1 A3 MASTERDISKSide B runout, variant 2
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Columbia BFC 40268
- Format
- LP, Album · Columbia Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P (AP) 0 AL-40268-1ARunout side A, variant 1
P (AP) 0 BL-40268-1CRunout side B, variant 1
P (AP) AL-40268-1BRunout side A, variant 2
P (AP) BL-40268-1CRunout side B, variant 2
Canada
January 1986- Label and catalog number
- Columbia FC 40268
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AL-40268-1A-2HZ: DM 5Side A runout
BL-40268-1A-2HZ:Side B runout
AL 40268Side A label
BL 40268Side B label
Argentina
1986- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 20.741
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia
1986- Label and catalog number
- CBS SBP 8162
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
△ MX 216959 SBP 8162-1Side A runout
△ MX 216960 SBP 8162-2Side B runout
MX216959Side A label
MX216960Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Argentina | Columbia 20.741First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Australia | CBS SBP 8162First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | Australia | CBS SBP 8162First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Europe | CBS CBS 26654First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Greece | CBS CBS 26654First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1986 | Japan | Epic 28 3P-707First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Japan | Epic 28 3P-707First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Spain | CBS S 26654First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | UK | CBS CBS 26654First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | US | Columbia BFC 40268First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | US | Columbia BFC 40268First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | US | Columbia PC 40268LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1986 | Canada | Columbia FC 40268First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | South Korea | CBS KJPL-0546LP | LP |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | UK & Europe | Steamhammer SPV 260971 LPLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1The World Waits For You6:22
- A2Kill Me With Your Heart4:47
- A3Tired Of Your Love3:59
- A4Change4:45
- A5Move Over4:00
- B1Little By Little5:43
- B2Rock On3:20
- B3Waiting For The Roar4:01
- B4Girl4:05
- B5Back Door Man3:17
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Waiting For The Roar are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Waiting For The Roar are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1986 and 2013.
When was Waiting For The Roar first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in UK, US, Canada, Argentina and more. One of them is CBS CBS 26654.
How do I tell if my copy of Waiting For The Roar is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CBS 26654, BFC 40268, FC 40268, 20.741) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AL-40268-INTL CBS 26654 A1 MASTERDISK and BL-40268-INTL CBS 26654 B1 MASTERDISK. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Waiting For The Roar 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.
