Belgium
1987- Label and catalog number
- Disques Dreyfus FDMD 127818
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
Foon Mastering FDMD 127818-A.Runout side A
Foon Mastering FDMD 127818-B1Runout side B
Vinyl pressings
Wild Horses
by Gino Vannelli · 1987
20 pressings10 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Wild Horses was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Wild Horses
20 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 10 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.
Belgium
1987- Label and catalog number
- Disques Dreyfus FDM 7818
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
FDM 7818 - A1 FOON →Runout etched side A, variant 1
FDM 7818 - B1 FOON →Runout etched side B, variant 1
FDM 7818 - B1 FOON 1XRunout etched side A, variant 2
FDM 7818 - A1 FOON 1YRunout etched side B, variant 2
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- CBS Associated Records ZS4-06699
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ZS4 06699-3Label Side A
ZS4 06699-4Label Side B
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- CBS Associated Records ZS4-06699
- Format
- 7", Promo
- Runout / matrix
ZS4-06699-3 AA GI A 3Runouts
ZS4 06699-3Labels
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- CBS Associated Records ZAS 2663
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XSS 174055-1A G1
XSS 174055-1B G1
Australasia
June 1, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Disques Dreyfus 885 580-7Polydor 885 580-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
885 580-7ARunout Etched - Side A
885 580-7BRunout Etched - Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Australasia | Disques Dreyfus 885 580-1 / Polydor 885 580-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Australasia | Polydor 885 580.7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Australasia | Disques Dreyfus 885 580-1 / Polydor 885 580-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Belgium | Disques Dreyfus FDMD 127818First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Belgium | Disques Dreyfus FDM 7818First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Brazil | Polydor 2801 196First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Canada | Polydor PDSX 2298First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1987 | Canada | Polydor PDS 2298First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1987 | Canada | Polydor DJP 214First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Chile | EMI PROMO 95First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Germany | Disques Dreyfus 885 580-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Germany | Disques Dreyfus 885 580-7 / Polydor 885 580-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Mexico | PolyGram S/N 688First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1987 | South Africa | Polydor PD 2519First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Spain | Disques Dreyfus 885 580-7 / Polydor 885 580-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AWild Horses4:38
- BShape Me Like A Man4:51
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Wild Horses are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Wild Horses are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Wild Horses first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Belgium, US, Australasia, Canada and more. One of them is Disques Dreyfus FDMD 127818.
How do I tell if my copy of Wild Horses is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FDMD 127818, FDM 7818, ZS4-06699, ZAS 2663) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, Foon Mastering FDMD 127818-A. and Foon Mastering FDMD 127818-B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Wild Horses 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.
