UK & Europe
1989- Label and catalog number
- Epic WALTZ T2
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
WALTZ T 2 - A1 C TY1Side A runout etched
WALTZ T-2-B1 < TY1Side B runout etched
Malcolm McLaren And The Bootzilla OrchestraWaltz Darling
Vinyl pressings
Waltz Darling
by Malcolm McLaren And The Bootzilla Orchestra · 1989
16 pressings7 countriesHouseDowntempoBallroomElectronic
Waltz Darling was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Waltz Darling
16 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 7 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 & Europe
1989- Label and catalog number
- Epic WALTZ P2
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single · Poster
- Runout / matrix
WALTZ T 2 - A1 C TY1Side A runout etched
WALTZ T-2-B1 < TY1Side B runout etched
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Epic WALTZ G2
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
WALTZ.2 A 1 ← 4 Λ TY1Runout etched side A
WALTZ.2 B 1 ← 4 Λ TY1Runout etched side B
WALTZ 2 A*Label side A
WALTZ 2 B*Label side B
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Epic WALTZ Q2
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Etched, Single Sided
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Epic WALTZ 2
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
WALTZ.2.A1 3 A TY1Side A runout
WALTZ 2 A*Side A label
WALTZ 2 B*Side B label
WALTZ.2.B1 5 A TY1Side B label
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Epic WALTZ T1 B3
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, White Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australia | Epic 654657 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Australia | Epic 654657 6First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Europe | Epic EPC 654657 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Europe | Epic EPC 654657 7 / Epic 654657 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Europe | Epic EPC 654657 7 / Epic 654657 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | France | Squatt 654657 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Spain | Epic EPC 654657 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Spain | Epic ARIE 2150First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | Epic WALTZ G2First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 1989 | UK | Epic WALTZ Q2First year12", 45 RPM, Etched, Single Sided | 12", 45 RPM, Etched, Single Sided |
| 1989 | UK | Epic WALTZ 2First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | Epic WALTZ T1 B3First year12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, White Label |
| 1989 | UK & Europe | Epic WALTZ T2First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK & Europe | Epic WALTZ P2First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | US | Epic EAS 01774 / Epic EAS 1774-S1First year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Waltz Darling (Extended Version)6:38
- A2Deep In Vogue3:54
- B1Deep In Vogue (Banjie Realness)9:03
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Waltz Darling are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Waltz Darling are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Waltz Darling first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK & Europe, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Epic WALTZ T2.
How do I tell if my copy of Waltz Darling is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WALTZ T2, WALTZ P2, WALTZ G2, WALTZ Q2) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, WALTZ T 2 - A1 C TY1 and WALTZ T-2-B1 < TY1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Waltz Darling 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.
