Australia & New Zealand
1982- Label and catalog number
- Albert Productions ED-49
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
ED 49 ALabel Side A
ED 49 BLabel Side B
Flash & The PanWaiting For A Train
Vinyl pressings
Waiting For A Train
by Flash & The Pan · 1982
38 pressings13 countriesPop RockSynth-popElectronicRock
Waiting For A Train was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Train
12 pressings came out in 1982, 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
1982- Label and catalog number
- Epic 49-03546
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
XSS 170748Label Side A
XSS 170747Label Side B
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Epic 49-03546
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
XSS 170748Label Side A
Brazil
1982- Label and catalog number
- Epic 46565
- Format
- 7", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
46.565-A 1-1-3 XSS-170.747 CA side runout groove, hand-etched
46.565-B 1-1-1 XSS-170.748 CA side runout groove, hand-etched
46.565 - AA side label
XSS - 170747A side label
France
1982- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC A2964Epic EPC A 2964
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
[AGI logo] 82 _ 10 EPCA 2964 ARunout side A
[AGI logo] 82 _ 10 EPCA 2964 BRunout side B
Germany
1982- Label and catalog number
- Ensign 0937.501
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
0937 501 S 1 0704 797 S 1 320 A 1Runout side A, variant 1
0937 501 S 2 0704 797 S 2 320 A 1Runout side B, variant 1
0937 501 S 1 0704 797 S 1 320 K 1Runout side A, variant 2
0937 501 S 2 0704 797 S 2 320 1 IRunout 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 38 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s36 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australia | Albert Productions AP-1015First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Australia | Albert Productions RPS-4First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Australia & New Zealand | Albert Productions ED-49First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Brazil | Epic 46565First year7", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1982 | France | Epic EPC A2964 / Epic EPC A 2964First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | France | Epic SDC 86First year12", Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Germany | Ensign 0937.501First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1982 | Italy | Ensign ENYC 231First year12", Stereo | 12", Stereo |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Ensign 151.096First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | New Zealand | Albert Productions GOOD 15First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | US | Epic 49-03546First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1982 | US | Epic 49-03546First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Australia | AMC AP-10157", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | France | Epic SDC 1101912", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM, Promo, Limited Edition · Promo, Limited | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM, Promo, Limited Edition · Promo, Limited |
| 1983 | France | Epic EPC A12.381112", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | UK | Old Gold OG 421112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Emi AP-9277", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AWaiting For A Train7:10
- BDon't Vote2:47
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Waiting For A Train are there?
38 vinyl pressings of Waiting For A Train are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1982 and 1991.
When was Waiting For A Train first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Australia & New Zealand, US, Brazil, France and more. One of them is Albert Productions ED-49.
How do I tell if my copy of Waiting For A Train is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ED-49, 49-03546, 46565, EPC A2964) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ED 49 A and ED 49 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Waiting For A Train 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.
