US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6298
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
Worth The Wait
by Peaches & Herb · 1980
20 pressings12 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Worth The Wait was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Worth The Wait
17 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 11 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6298
- Format
- LP, Album · 53
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6298MVP Records PD-1-6298
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Specialty Records Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PD·1·6298·A·SP SRC 1-4 SM1-2 JS. XTALRunout A
PD·1·6298·B·SP SRC 1-2 SM1-1 JS. XTALRunout B
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6298MVP Records PD-1-6298
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · 26
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6298
- Format
- LP, Album · Santa Maria press
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6298MVP Records PD-1-6298
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Brazil | Polydor 2391 484First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Italy | Polydor 2391 484First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Japan | Polydor 28MM 0001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Japan | Polydor 28MM 0001First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Mexico | Polydor LPR 16373First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Polydor 2391 484First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Philippines | Polydor PD-1-6298First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Scandinavia | Polydor 2391 484First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong | Polydor 2391 484First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Spain | Polydor 23 91 484First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | UK | Polydor 2391 484First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | US | Polydor PD-1-6298First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Polydor PD-1-6298 / MVP Records PD-1-6298First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | Polydor PD-1-6298LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1980 | US | Polydor PD-1-6298First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | South Korea | Life Studio 54 Life 315 / Life Record Life 315LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1Funtime6:32
- A2One Child Of Love5:15
- A3All-Night Celebration6:18
- B1Lovey Dovey (Girl & Guy)4:05
- B2Surrender4:11
- B3Hearsay3:38
- B4Discover You3:54
- B5The Love Stealers5:06
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Worth The Wait are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Worth The Wait are listed here, from 12 countries.
When was Worth The Wait first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in US, UK, Brazil, Italy and more. One of them is Polydor PD-1-6298.
How do I tell if my copy of Worth The Wait is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PD-1-6298, 2391 484, 28MM 0001, LPR 16373) 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 Worth The 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.
