India
1965- Label and catalog number
- Angel Records 3AEX. 5062Angel Records 3AEX 5062
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2XJE 911.T1 LSide A
2XJE 912.T1 GOSide B
2XJE. 911Matrix on label side A
2XJE. 912Matrix on label side B
RaviWaqt
Vinyl pressings
Waqt
by Ravi · 1965
11 pressings4 countriesSoundtrackHindustaniBollywoodPop
Waqt was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Waqt
4 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year, in 3 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
1965- Label and catalog number
- Angel Records 3AEX-5062His Master's Voice 3AEX-5062
- Format
- LP, Mono
Pakistan
1965- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice 3AEX. 5062His Master's Voice 3AEX 5062
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
2XJE. 911Matrix on label side A
2XJE. 912Matrix on label side B
Pakistan
1965- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice 3AEX - 5062
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
2XJE 911 T1Matrix on label side A
2XJE 912 T1Matrix on label side B
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.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | India | Angel Records 3AEX. 5062 / Angel Records 3AEX 5062First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1965 | Pakistan | His Master's Voice 3AEX. 5062 / His Master's Voice 3AEX 5062First yearLP | LP |
| 1965 | Pakistan | His Master's Voice 3AEX - 5062First yearLP | LP |
| 1965 | UK | Angel Records 3AEX-5062 / His Master's Voice 3AEX-5062First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | India | His Master's Voice EALP-4049 / His Master's Voice EALP. 4049LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | India | Odeon MOCE 1096 / Odeon MOCE.1096LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | India | His Master's Voice EALP-4049 / His Master's Voice EALP. 4049LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | India | His Master's Voice EALP 4049 / His Master's Voice EALP. 4049LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | Israel | Ron-ly LP 2788LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | Pakistan | Odeon 3AEX-5062LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | Pakistan | His Master's Voice 3AEX-5062LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Maine Ek Khwab Sa Dekha Hai
- A2Chehre Pe Khushi Chha Jaati Hai
- A3Ae Meri Zohra Jabeen
- A4Ham Jab Simat Ke
- B1Waqt Se Din Aur Raat
- B2Kaun Aya
- B3Din Hai Bahar Ke
- B4Aage Bhi Jane Na Tu
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Waqt are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Waqt are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Waqt first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in India, UK, Pakistan. One of them is Angel Records 3AEX. 5062.
How do I tell if my copy of Waqt is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 3AEX. 5062, 3AEX-5062, 3AEX - 5062) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2XJE 911.T1 L and 2XJE 912.T1 GO. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Waqt 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.