UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMY 327
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Philip SaatchiWheel Of Fortune
Vinyl pressings
Wheel Of Fortune
by Philip Saatchi · 1987
10 pressings5 countriesSoft RockVocalRockPop
Wheel Of Fortune 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 Wheel Of Fortune
10 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 5 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.
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM 327
- Format
- 7", Single
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-2947
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AM 02947-A C2.. E G1 A4A-Side Runout Etching
A&M-AM-02947-B C-2 [trumpet] D G1 A1B-Side Runout Etching
AM-02947-AA-Side Label
AM-02947-BB-Side Label
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-12245
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SP-012245-ALabel Side A
SP-012245-BLabel Side B
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-2947
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AM-02947-A ES1Runout both sides, etched
AM-02947-ALabels
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-17468
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SP-017468-ALabel Side A
SP-017468-AALabel Side AA
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Australia | A&M Records K 297First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Canada | A&M Records AM 728First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Germany | A&M Records 392 189-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Germany | A&M Records 390 189-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | UK | A&M Records AMY 327First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | UK | A&M Records AM 327First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1987 | US | A&M Records AM-2947First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1987 | US | A&M Records SP-12245First year12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | A&M Records AM-2947First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | A&M Records SP-17468First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AWheel Of Fortune3:20
- B1Contradictions3:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Wheel Of Fortune are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Wheel Of Fortune are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Wheel Of Fortune first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is A&M Records AMY 327.
How do I tell if my copy of Wheel Of Fortune is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AMY 327, AM 327, AM-2947, SP-12245) 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 Wheel Of Fortune 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.