Europe
1979- Label and catalog number
- CBS 8135CBS CBS 8135
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
01-8135-1A-1Runout side A
01-8135-1B-2Runout side B
Paul Collins' BeatDon't Wait Up For Me
Vinyl pressings
Don't Wait Up For Me
by Paul Collins' Beat · 1979
12 pressings8 countriesRock
Don't Wait Up For Me was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Don't Wait Up For Me
9 pressings came out in 1979, 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.
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 1-11211
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZSS-166582 1B "PLAY IT LOUD" MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wally ssSide A runout
ZSS-166582 1A MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wally ssssSide B runout
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS S 8135
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 1-11211Wolfgang Records 1-11211
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZSS-166582 1C “PLAY IT LOUD” WallySide A, Etched
ZSS-166582 1C “PLAY IT LOUD” WallySide B, Etched
MASTERED BY CAPITOLSide A/B, Stamped
France
1979- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 8135
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CBS 8135ARunout, side A, etched
CBS 8135BRunout, side B, etched
Germany
1979- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS S 8135
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
8135-A- SSTEtched
8135-B- SSTEtched
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Europe | CBS 8135 / CBS CBS 8135First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | France | CBS CBS 8135First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Germany | CBS CBS S 8135 / CBS 8135First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Germany | CBS CBS S 8135First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Netherlands | CBS CBS 8135 / Wolfgang Records CBS 8135First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Spain | CBS CBS 8135First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | UK | CBS CBS S 8135First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Columbia 1-11211 / Wolfgang Records 1-11211First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Columbia 1-11211First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | South Africa | CBS SSC 50497", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | South Africa | CBS SSC 5049 / Wolfgang Records SSC 50497", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | UK | CBS S CBS 81357", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ADon't Wait Up For Me3:02
- BWalking Out On Love1:44
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Don't Wait Up For Me are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Don't Wait Up For Me are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1979 and 1980.
When was Don't Wait Up For Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in Europe, US, UK, France and more. One of them is CBS 8135.
How do I tell if my copy of Don't Wait Up For Me is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 8135, 1-11211, CBS S 8135, CBS 8135) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 01-8135-1A-1 and 01-8135-1B-2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Don't Wait Up For Me 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.
