US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Jive 1086-7-JAA
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
1086-7-JA 1-1Side A
1086-7-JA 1-1Side B
Vinyl pressings
Wild, Wild West
by Kool Moe Dee · 1987
21 pressings6 countriesHip Hop
Wild, Wild West 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, Wild West
4 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Canada
1987- Label and catalog number
- Jive 1086-7-J
- Format
- 7"
Germany
1987- Label and catalog number
- Jive ZT 42 118
- Format
- 12"
Panama
1987- Label and catalog number
- Kool Moe Dee
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 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 | Canada | Jive 1086-7-JFirst year7" | 7" |
| 1987 | Germany | Jive ZT 42 118First year12" | 12" |
| 1987 | Panama | Kool Moe DeeFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | US | Jive 1086-7-JAAFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Canada | Jive 1086-1-JD12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1988 | Germany | Jive 6.2089012", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Germany | Jive 6.20890 / Jive 247 403-012", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Netherlands | Jive 145.3997", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Netherlands | Jive 151.27812", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | Jive JIVE T 16712", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | UK | Jive JIVE T 16712", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | Jive JIVE 1677", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | US | Jive 1086-1-JD12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1988 | US | Jive 1086-1-JDAB12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Jive 1086-1-JD12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | US | Jive 108612", 33 ⅓ RPM, Repress | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Repress |
Tracklist
- A1Wild, Wild West (Special Extended Re-mix)5:32
- A2Wild, Wild West (Single Edit)4:10
- B1Wild, Wild West (Instrumental)5:00
- B2Suckers4:42
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Wild, Wild West are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Wild, Wild West are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1987 and 2004.
When was Wild, Wild West first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in US, Canada, Germany, Panama. One of them is Jive 1086-7-JAA.
How do I tell if my copy of Wild, Wild West is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1086-7-JAA, 1086-7-J, ZT 42 118) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1086-7-JA 1-1 and 1086-7-JA 1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Wild, Wild West 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.
