Sweden
1981- Label and catalog number
- Sound Of Scandinavia SOSLP 021
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SOS・LP 021 A CR Tα PDRunout side A
SOS・LP 021 B CR Tα PDRunout side B
RadioRadiowave
Vinyl pressings
Radiowave
by Radio · 1981
11 pressings7 countriesPower PopRock
Radiowave was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Radiowave
9 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 6 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.
Sweden
1981- Label and catalog number
- Sound Of Scandinavia SOSLP 021
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Embossed Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
SOS・LP 021 A CR Tα PDRunout side A
SOS・LP 021 B CR Tα PDRunout side B
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Becket Records BKS-014
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Becket Records BKS-014
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
BKS 014 A MR STERLINGSide 1 Runout
BKS 014 B MR STERLINGSide 2 Runout
Finland
1981- Label and catalog number
- Sound Of Scandinavia SOSLP 021 50-1Sound Of Scandinavia SOSLP 021
- Format
- LP, Album
Italy
1981- Label and catalog number
- F1 Team LP 3340
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Finland | Sound Of Scandinavia SOSLP 021 50-1 / Sound Of Scandinavia SOSLP 021First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Italy | F1 Team LP 3340First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Japan | Swedisc SW27-4001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Japan | Swedisc SW27-4001First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | Spain | Hispavox S 90.386First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Sweden | Sound Of Scandinavia SOSLP 021First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Sweden | Sound Of Scandinavia SOSLP 021LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1981 | Sweden | Sound Of Scandinavia SOSLP 021First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | US | Becket Records BKS-014First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | US | Becket Records BKS-014First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Venezuela | Beta Record C.A. LPBS-1042LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Bad Boys, Mean Women2:44
- A2Take Care Of The Night3:02
- A3So Lonely3:10
- A4She's So Fine2:48
- A5Popman2:31
- A6In My Life3:27
- A7Girl's On The Run2:29
- B1It's A Rodeo4:04
- B2Mary3:39
- B3(Don't Wanna Go To No) Disco Party2:34
- B4My Daddy Don't Mind2:40
- B5A Friend Of Mine3:34
- B6We Just Want Everything3:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Radiowave are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Radiowave are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1981 and 1982.
When was Radiowave first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in Sweden, US, Finland, Italy and more. One of them is Sound Of Scandinavia SOSLP 021.
How do I tell if my copy of Radiowave is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SOSLP 021, BKS-014, SOSLP 021 50-1, LP 3340) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SOS・LP 021 A CR Tα PD and SOS・LP 021 B CR Tα PD. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Radiowave 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.