UK
May 14, 1976- Label and catalog number
- Epic S EPC 4294
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · 4-prong Push-out Centre
- Runout / matrix
EPC S 4294 A1
EPC S 4294 B1
Johnny Nash(What A) Wonderful World
Vinyl pressings
(What A) Wonderful World
by Johnny Nash · 1976
14 pressings8 countriesReggae-PopSoulReggaeFunk / Soul
(What A) Wonderful World was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 (What A) Wonderful World
14 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 8 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.
UK
May 14, 1976- Label and catalog number
- Epic S EPC 4294
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Knock-out centre
- Runout / matrix
EPC S 4294 A1
EPC S 4294 B1
UK
May 14, 1976- Label and catalog number
- Epic S EPC 4294
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid-centre
- Runout / matrix
EPC S 4294 A1A-side stamped
EPC S 4294 B1B-side stamped
S EPC 4294AA-side label
S EPC 4294BB-side label
UK
May 14, 1976- Label and catalog number
- Epic S EPC 4294
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · 4-prong Push-out Centre
- Runout / matrix
EPC S 4294 A2Side A stamped runout
EPC S 4294 B2Side B stamped runout
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- Epic S EPC 4294
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
EPC S 4294 A2
EPC S 4294 B1
UK
May 14, 1976- Label and catalog number
- Epic S EPC 4294
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
EPC∙S∙4294∙A1 <Side A Runout, Stamped
EPC∙S∙4294∙B1 <Side B Runout, Stamped
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Australia | Epic ES 188First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1976 | Germany | Epic EPC 4294 / Epic EPC S 4294First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Germany | Epic EPC S 4294 / CBS EPC S 4294First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Greece | Epic EPC 4294First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Netherlands | Epic EPC 4294First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | New Zealand | Epic BAC 461687First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1976 | Spain | Epic EPC 4294First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1976 | UK | Epic S EPC 4294First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1976 | US | Epic 8-50219First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1976 | UK | Epic S EPC 4294First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | UK | Epic S EPC 4294First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | UK | Epic S EPC 4294First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | UK | Epic S EPC 4294First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | UK | Epic S EPC 4294First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A(What A) Wonderful World3:11
- BOoh Baby You've Been Good To Me2:33
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of (What A) Wonderful World are there?
14 vinyl pressings of (What A) Wonderful World are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was (What A) Wonderful World first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in UK, US, Australia, Germany and more. One of them is Epic S EPC 4294, released May 14, 1976.
How do I tell if my copy of (What A) Wonderful World is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use S EPC 4294, 8-50219, ES 188, EPC 4294) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EPC S 4294 A1 and EPC S 4294 B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is (What A) Wonderful World 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.
