Europe
1982- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 204 946Virgin 204 946-320
- Format
- Album, LP
- Runout / matrix
204946 A-1/82S 1 Made in GermanyRunout Side 1 (stamped)
2 04946 B-1/82S 1 Made in GermanyRunout Side 2 (stamped)
Shooting StarIII Wishes
Vinyl pressings
III Wishes
by Shooting Star · 1982
11 pressings6 countriesHard RockAORRock
III Wishes was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 III Wishes
9 pressings came out in 1982, 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.
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Virgin V 2235Virgin V2235
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
Town House V-2235-A1 :)
Town House V-2235-B1 :)
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Virgin V 2235Virgin VS 469
- Format
- LP, Album, 7", 45 RPM
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Virgin FE 38020
- Format
- LP, Album · CX Encoded
- Runout / matrix
G1 CXAL-38020-1F RL A3Side A Runout - Etched
G1 CXAL-38020-1E RL C5Side B Runout - Etched
MASTERDISKSide A/B Runout - Stamped
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Virgin FE 38020
- Format
- Album, LP
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Epic FE38020
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AL·38020·1B MASTERDISK 0Side A Runout variant 1
BL·38020-B 0Side B Runout variant 1
0 AL·38020 1-B MASTERDISKSide A runout variant 2
0 BL·38020 1-ASide B runout Variant 2
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.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Europe | Virgin 204 946 / Virgin 204 946-320First yearAlbum, LP | Album, LP |
| 1982 | Finland | Virgin V 2235First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | France | Virgin 204946First yearAlbum, LP | Album, LP |
| 1982 | Italy | Virgin VIL 12235First yearAlbum, LP | Album, LP |
| 1982 | UK | Virgin V 2235 / Virgin V2235First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | UK | Virgin V 2235 / Virgin VS 469First yearLP, Album, 7", 45 RPM | LP, Album, 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | US | Virgin FE 38020First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | Virgin FE 38020First yearAlbum, LP | Album, LP |
| 1982 | US | Epic FE38020First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | US | Renaissance Records RDEG-LP-333LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | US | Renaissance Records RDEG-LP-333LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Are You Ready3:14
- A2Standing In The Light4:06
- A3Heartache3:53
- A4Where You Gonna Run3:54
- A5Do You Feel Alright3:48
- B1Turn It On2:59
- B2Weary Eyes4:14
- B3Couldn't Get Enough4:13
- B4Let It Out3:21
- B5Whole World's Watching4:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of III Wishes are there?
11 vinyl pressings of III Wishes are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1982 and 2024.
When was III Wishes first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Europe, UK, US, Finland and more. One of them is Virgin 204 946.
How do I tell if my copy of III Wishes is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 204 946, V 2235, FE 38020, FE38020) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 204946 A-1/82S 1 Made in Germany and 2 04946 B-1/82S 1 Made in Germany. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is III Wishes 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.
