Canada
1988- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor PT-42596
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Robert HowardWait !
Vinyl pressings
Wait !
by Robert Howard · 1988
21 pressings11 countriesHouseElectronic
Wait ! was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Wait !
1 pressing came out in 1988, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Canada | RCA Victor PT-42596First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Australasia | RCA Victor 1050177", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Australia | RCA Victor TDS 53012", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Europe | RCA PB 42595 / RCA PB425957", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Europe | RCA PT 42596 / RCA PT4259612", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Europe | RCA PT 4259612", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Europe | RCA PT 4259612", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Germany | RCA PT 4259612", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Germany | RCA PT 4259812", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Germany | RCA PB 42595 / RCA PB425957", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Greece | RCA 411212", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Ireland | RCA PB 425957", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Italy | RCA PB 425957", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | New Zealand | RCA Victor TDS 53012", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Spain | RCA PB 42595 1A7", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- AWait (Long)6:45
- B1Wait (Short)3:09
- B2Wait (Beats & Pieces)3:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Wait ! are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Wait ! are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1988 and 1989.
When was Wait ! first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in Canada. One of them is RCA Victor PT-42596.
How do I tell if my copy of Wait ! is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PT-42596) 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 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.