US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Stax STS-3012
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Little MiltonWaiting For Little Milton
Vinyl pressings
Waiting For Little Milton
by Little Milton · 1973
12 pressings4 countriesRhythm & BluesFunk / Soul
Waiting For Little Milton 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 Waiting For Little Milton
6 pressings came out in 1973, 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- Stax STS-3012
- Format
- LP, Album · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
STXS-0516-1 SS-0447 [circled 1] - L.NIX - △17943(2)Side 1 etched
STXS-0517-2 SS-0448 [circled 2] - L.NIX - △17943-X(2)Side 2 etched
MR (inside a circle)Sides 1 and 2 stamped
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Stax STS-3012
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · SON pressing
- Runout / matrix
STXS-0516-4 SS-0447 -L.NIX- SONRunout side A
STXS-0517-3 SS-0448 -L.NIX- SONRunout side B
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Stax STS-3012
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · SON pressing
- Runout / matrix
STXS-0516-4 SS-0447 -L.NIX- SONA Side
STXS-0517-3 SS-0448 -L.NIX- SONB Side
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Stax STS-3012
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
South Africa
1973- Label and catalog number
- Stax TXL 22018
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | South Africa | Stax TXL 22018First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Stax STS-3012First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Stax STS-3012First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Stax STS-3012First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1973 | US | Stax STS-3012First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1973 | US | Stax STS-3012First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Japan | Stax VIP-5036LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1978 | Japan | Stax VIP-5036LP, Album, Limited Edition, Promo, Reissue · Promo, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Promo, Reissue · Promo, Limited |
| 1978 | US | Stax STX-4117LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | US | Stax CR00065LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Club edition |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Stax STX 88038LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Stax STX-4117LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1It's Amazing3:16
- A2Who Can Handle Me Is You3:06
- A3Woman, You Don't Have To Be So Cold3:43
- A4The Thrill Is Gone6:27
- B1Monologue 13:24
- B2That's How Strong My Love Is7:52
- B3What It Is3:22
- B4Little Bluebird6:46
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Waiting For Little Milton are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Waiting For Little Milton are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1973 and 2017.
When was Waiting For Little Milton first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, South Africa. One of them is Stax STS-3012.
How do I tell if my copy of Waiting For Little Milton is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use STS-3012, TXL 22018) 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 Waiting For Little Milton 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.