US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Epic 34-04558
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Shakin' StevensA Love Worth Waiting For
Vinyl pressings
A Love Worth Waiting For
by Shakin' Stevens · 1983
18 pressings8 countriesRock & RollRock
A Love Worth Waiting For 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 A Love Worth Waiting For
5 pressings came out in 1983, 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.
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Epic 34-04558
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Australia
1983- Label and catalog number
- Epic ES 961
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Australia
1983- Label and catalog number
- Epic ES 961
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Netherlands
1983- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPCA 4291
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Australia | Epic ES 961First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Australia | Epic ES 961First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Epic EPCA 4291First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | US | Epic 34-04558First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | US | Epic 34-04558First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Australia | Epic ES 1210612", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Europe | Epic EPCA 12-429112", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Ireland | Epic A 42917", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | South Africa | Epic EN56407", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | Epic A 42917", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | UK | Epic A 42917", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | Epic A 42917", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Australia | Epic ES 1210612", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | UK | Epic TA 429112", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | Epic A 42917", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AA Love Worth Waiting For3:20
- BAs Long As3:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Love Worth Waiting For are there?
18 vinyl pressings of A Love Worth Waiting For are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1983 and 1984.
When was A Love Worth Waiting For first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in US, Australia, Netherlands. One of them is Epic 34-04558.
How do I tell if my copy of A Love Worth Waiting For is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 34-04558, ES 961, EPCA 4291) 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 A Love Worth Waiting For 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.
