US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 0-86573
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
Miguel BoséThe Eighth Wonder
Vinyl pressings
The Eighth Wonder
by Miguel Bosé · 1987
12 pressings8 countriesSynth-popElectronic
The Eighth Wonder 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 The Eighth Wonder
6 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.
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic DMD 1164
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · SP pressing
- Runout / matrix
STERLING SRC STDM-54605-53820-1A-Side Runout Etching
STERLING SRC STDM-54606-54607-54608-1 1-1B-Side Runout Etching
ST-DM-54604/53820-SPA-Side Label
ST-DM-54605/54606/54607-SPB-Side Label
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic DMD 1164
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · AR pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-DM-54604/53820-ARA Label
ST-DM-54605/54606/54607-ARB Label
Mexico
1987- Label and catalog number
- WEA SLDI 3089
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single
Philippines
1987- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records DS-177Warner Bros. Records 0-86573
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DS-177-A NickSide A runout, etched
DS-177-B NickSide B runout, etched
South Africa
1987- Label and catalog number
- WEA WEAPRO 271
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
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.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Mexico | WEA SLDI 3089First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Philippines | Warner Bros. Records DS-177 / Warner Bros. Records 0-86573First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | South Africa | WEA WEAPRO 271First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Atlantic 0-86573First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1987 | US | Atlantic DMD 1164First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Atlantic DMD 1164 / Atlantic 0-8657312", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1987 | US | Atlantic DMD 1164First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Canada | WEA 24 7933012", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1988 | France | WEA 247201-012", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | France | WEA 247 250-77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Spain | WEA 247933-012", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Germany | WEA 247 250-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- A1The Eighth Wonder (Rare Mix)7:16
- A2The Eighth Wonder (Core Mix)5:34
- B1The Eighth Wonder (Raw Mix)7:15
- B2The Eighth Wonder (Spanish Version) (Rey Mix)7:26
- B3The Eighth Wonder (Bone Mix)1:36
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Eighth Wonder are there?
12 vinyl pressings of The Eighth Wonder are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1987 and 1989.
When was The Eighth Wonder first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in US, Mexico, Philippines, South Africa. One of them is Atlantic 0-86573.
How do I tell if my copy of The Eighth Wonder is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 0-86573, DMD 1164, SLDI 3089, DS-177) 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 The Eighth Wonder 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.
