US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Imperial LP-12327
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
George SemperMakin' Waves
Vinyl pressings
Makin' Waves
by George Semper · 1966
11 pressings3 countriesFunkJazz-FunkSoul-JazzJazz
Makin' Waves was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Makin' Waves
8 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 2 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
1966- Label and catalog number
- Imperial LP-12327
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Alternative labels
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Imperial LP-9327
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
LP-9327-1A Side
LP-9327-2B Side
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Imperial LP-9327
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
LP-9327-1Side A runout
LP-9327-2Side B runout
LP-9327-ASide A label
LP-9327-BSide B label
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Imperial LP-12327 DJ
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Imperial LP-9327Imperial LP-12327
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
LP-12327-1Side A runout
LP-12327-2Side B runout
IA-12327-ASide A label
IA-12327-BSide B label
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.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Canada | Imperial LP-9327First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Imperial LP-9327First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1966 | US | Imperial LP-12327First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Imperial LP-12327 DJFirst yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1966 | US | Imperial LP-9327 / Imperial LP-12327First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1966 | US | Imperial LP-12327First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Imperial LP-9327First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Imperial LP-9327 DJFirst yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | UK | Hubbub Records HUBLP14LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1996 | US | Liberty 12327LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Imperial LP-12327LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Collard Greens2:06
- A2I Can't Stop Loving You2:37
- A3(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction2:48
- A4Hog Maws N' Cabbage2:48
- A5Get Out Of My Life Woman2:45
- Medley:
- B1Corn Bread N' Chittlins2:41
- B2What Now My Love (Et Maintenant)2:28
- B3Memphis2:20
- B4Green Onions2:21
- B5Shortnin' Bread2:25
- B8Soldier Boy Blues4:03
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Makin' Waves are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Makin' Waves are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1966 and 1996.
When was Makin' Waves first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, Canada. One of them is Imperial LP-12327.
How do I tell if my copy of Makin' Waves is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LP-12327, LP-9327, LP-12327 DJ, LP-9327 DJ) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Makin' Waves 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.