US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 0-86626
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ST-DM-53406-1 1-1A-Side Runout Etching
ST-DM-53407-1 1-1B-Side Runout Etching
ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K. SRCRunout Stamp Each Side
ST-DM-53406-SPA-Side Label
Nancy MartinezCan't Wait
Vinyl pressings
Can't Wait
by Nancy Martinez · 1987
10 pressings3 countriesFreestyleElectronic
Can't Wait 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 Can't Wait
8 pressings came out in 1987, 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
1987- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 0-86626
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ST-DM-53406-1A Side Runout
ST-DM-53407-1B Side Runout
ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K.Runout Stamp
ST-DM-53406-SPA Side Label
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 0-86626
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ST-DM-53406-1 1-1A-Side Runout Etching
ST-DM-53407-1 1-1B-Side Runout Etching
ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K.Runout Stamp Each Side
ST-DM-53406-SPA-Side Label
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 7-89141
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-53480-ARSide A
ST-A-53481-ARSide B
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic DMD 1126
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
[SRC Logo] ST-DM-53406-1 I - I [ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K.]Runout, Side A, Etched, Except [Stamped]
[SRC Logo] ST-DM-53407-1 I - I [ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K.]Runout, Side B, Etched, Except [Stamped]
ST-DM-53406-SPLabel Side A
ST-DM-53407-SPLabel Side B
Canada
1987- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 78 66260
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-DM-53406Label side A
ST-DM-53407Label side B
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.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Canada | Atlantic 78 66260First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Canada | Atlantic 78 91417First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Canada | Atlantic 78 91417First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Atlantic 0-86626First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1987 | US | Atlantic DMD 1126First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Atlantic 0-86626First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1987 | US | Atlantic 0-86626First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1987 | US | Atlantic 7-89141First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1988 | Venezuela | Atlantic 321512", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Atlantic 0-86626R12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ACan't Wait (Vocal/Club Mix)6:45
- BCan't Wait (Dub Edit)5:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Can't Wait are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Can't Wait are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1987 and 1988.
When was Can't Wait first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in US, Canada. One of them is Atlantic 0-86626.
How do I tell if my copy of Can't Wait is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 0-86626, 7-89141, DMD 1126, 78 66260) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST-DM-53406-1 1-1 and ST-DM-53407-1 1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Can't Wait 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.
