UK
June 28, 1993- Label and catalog number
- Epic 659222 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Poster Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
01-659222-04-1A 1 / ASide A runout, stamped
01-659222-04-2B 1 / ASide B runout, stamped
Michael JacksonWill You Be There
Vinyl pressings
Will You Be There
by Michael Jackson · 1993
10 pressings9 countriesSynth-popBalladDiscoElectronic
Will You Be There was first pressed on vinyl in 1993. 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 Will You Be There
10 pressings came out in 1993, the album's first year, in 9 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
1993- Label and catalog number
- Epic 34-77060Epic ZSS 77060
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ZSS 77060A-1AA side runout, etched
ZSS 77060B-1AB side runout, etched
Europe
1993- Label and catalog number
- Epic 659222 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox · Large center hole
- Runout / matrix
01-659222-04-1A 1Side A runout
01-659222-04-1B 1Side B runout
01-659222-04Side A label
01-659222-04Side B label
France
1993- Label and catalog number
- Epic CB11
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Jamaica
1993- Label and catalog number
- Epic 34 77060
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
D.S.R. ASIDE-1956-WILL U B THERE-GEOVANNIEtched in runout A
D.S.R. BSIDE-1957-WILL U BE THERE-GEOVANNIEtched in runout B
Netherlands
1993- Label and catalog number
- Epic 659222 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
01-659222-04-1A 1Side A runout, stamped
01-659222-04-1B 1Side B runout, stamped
01-659222-04Side A label
01-659222-04Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Costa Rica | MJJ Productions 81022993First year12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1993 | Europe | Epic 659222 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox |
| 1993 | France | Epic CB11First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1993 | Jamaica | Epic 34 77060First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1993 | Netherlands | Epic 659222 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1993 | Philippines | Epic QEL45-20274First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1993 | Spain | Epic 659222 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1993 | Spain | Epic ARIE 3182First year7", Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1993 | US | Epic 34-77060 / Epic ZSS 77060First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1993 | UK | Epic 659222 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AWill You Be There (Edit)
- BGirlfriend3:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Will You Be There are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Will You Be There are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Will You Be There first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1993, in UK, US, Europe, France and more. One of them is Epic 659222 7, released June 28, 1993.
How do I tell if my copy of Will You Be There is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 659222 7, 34-77060, CB11, 34 77060) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 01-659222-04-1A 1 / A and 01-659222-04-2B 1 / A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Will You Be There 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.
