Canada
June 24, 1983- Label and catalog number
- RCA DXL1-3233
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
DXL1 3233 ASide A runout, etched
DXL1 3233 BSide B runout, etched
DXL1-3233-ASide A label
DXL1-3233-BSide B label
Ringo StarrOld Wave
Vinyl pressings
Old Wave
by Ringo Starr · 1983
15 pressings11 countriesPop RockRock & RollRockPop
Old Wave was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Old Wave
10 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 8 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.
Germany
June 16, 1983- Label and catalog number
- The Boardwalk Entertainment Co 260·16·029
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
IP 260.16.029-A SSTA-side, variant 1
IP 260.16.029-B-2 SSTB-side, variant 1
IP 260.16.029-A Made in Germany SSTA-side, variant 2
IP 260.16.029-B Made in Germany SSTB-side, variant 2
Australia & New Zealand
1983- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor DXL1 3233RCA Victor DXL1-3233
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
DXL1 3233ASide A runout
DXL1 3233 BSide B runout
DXL1 3233 ASide A label
DXL1 3233 BSide B label
Brazil
1983- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 104.8277
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
RCA 104.8277 ARunout, Side A, Variant 1
RCA 104.8277 BRunout, Side B, Variant 1
RCA 104.8277-A 1S A2Runout, Side A, Variant 2
RCA 104.8277-B 1S A1Runout, Side B, Variant 2
Hong Kong
1983- Label and catalog number
- RCA DXL1-3233
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
DXL1 3233 A 12Side A runout, etched
DXL1 3233 B 12Side B runout, etched
DXL1-3233-ASide A label
DXL1-3233-BSide B label
Japan
1983- Label and catalog number
- RCA RPL-8215RCA (DXL1-3233)
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
V 〄Ⓑ RPL-8215A 111 ·:· JA-side
G RPL-8215B 112 ·:·B-side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Australia & New Zealand | RCA Victor DXL1 3233 / RCA Victor DXL1-3233First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Brazil | RCA Victor 104.8277First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Hong Kong | RCA DXL1-3233First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Japan | RCA RPL-8215 / RCA (DXL1-3233)First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Japan | RCA RPL-8215First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1983 | South Africa | RCA TRC 3243First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Spain | RCA Victor XL-13233First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Spain | RCA Victor XL-13233First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Germany | The Boardwalk Entertainment Co 260·16·029First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Canada | RCA DXL1-3233First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Mexico | RCA Victor MILS-4661LP, Album | LP, Album |
2020s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | USA & Europe | Culture Factory CFU01237 / The Boardwalk Entertainment Co 260.16.029LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Special Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Special Edition · Limited |
| 2023 | USA & Europe | Culture Factory CFU01259LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Special Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Special Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | US | The Boardwalk Entertainment Co CFU01276LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Stereo · Limited, Picture disc | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Stereo · Limited, Picture disc |
| 2026 | Unknown | The Boardwalk Entertainment Co 260·16·029LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1In My Car3:13
- A2Hopeless3:17
- A3Alibi4:00
- A4Be My Baby3:44
- A5She's About A Mover3:52
- B1I Keep Forgettin'4:18
- B2Picture Show Life4:21
- B3As Far As We Can Go3:52
- B4Everybody's In A Hurry But Me2:35
- B5Going Down3:34
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Old Wave are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Old Wave are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1983 and 2026.
When was Old Wave first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Canada, Germany, Australia & New Zealand, Brazil and more. One of them is RCA DXL1-3233, released June 24, 1983.
How do I tell if my copy of Old Wave is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DXL1-3233, 260·16·029, DXL1 3233, 104.8277) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DXL1 3233 A and DXL1 3233 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Old Wave 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.
