Germany
1973- Label and catalog number
- Elektra ELK 12133
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
EKS 45874 - A//HM 22043 - 1 - ZRunout (Etched) Side A
Harry ChapinW.O.L.D
Vinyl pressings
W.O.L.D
by Harry Chapin · 1973
14 pressings8 countriesFolk RockSoft RockVocalRock
W.O.L.D was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 W.O.L.D
8 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 5 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EK-45874
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo · Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
EKS 45874 A SP 1-2 ESR-TD-11-19-73A-Side Runout
EKS 45874 B-SP 1-2 ESR-TD-11-19-73B-Side Runout
EK-45874-AA-Side Label
EK-45874-BB-Side Label
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EK-45874
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EK-45874
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo · Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
EKS 45874 A-1X SP [SRC] 1-1 STERLING RLA-Side Runout
EKS 45874 B-SP 1-1 ESR-TD-11-19-73B-Side Runout
EK-45874-AA-Side Label
EK-45874-BB-Side Label
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EK-45874
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
EKS-45874-A-1XA Runout
EKS 45874 A SRC [logo] ESR-7D-11-19-73B Runout
Canada
1973- Label and catalog number
- Elektra E 45874
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
E-45874A-1BSide A runout
E-45874B-1ASide B runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Canada | Elektra E 45874First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Germany | Elektra ELK 12133First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Netherlands | Elektra ELK 12133 / Elektra EKS-45874First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | New Zealand | Elektra EKM.45874First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1973 | US | Elektra EK-45874First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Elektra EK-45874First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1973 | US | Elektra EK-45874First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | US | Elektra EK-45874First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1974 | Australia | Elektra EKM 458747", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | France | Elektra 12 1337", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Germany | Elektra ELK 12133 (N)7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | UK | Elektra K 121337", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | UK | Elektra/Asylum Records K121337", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | UK | Elektra K 121337", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AW.O.L.D.4:02
- BShort Stories4:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of W.O.L.D are there?
14 vinyl pressings of W.O.L.D are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1973 and 1974.
When was W.O.L.D first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in Germany, US, Canada, Netherlands and more. One of them is Elektra ELK 12133.
How do I tell if my copy of W.O.L.D is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ELK 12133, EK-45874, E 45874, EKM.45874) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EKS 45874 - A//HM 22043 - 1 - Z. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is W.O.L.D 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.
