UK
1996- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 1588Virgin 7243 8 93718 7 1
- Format
- 7", Single, Jukebox
- Runout / matrix
VSLH 1588 A-2-1-Q1 NEIL-MASTERPIECEA Side
VSLH 1588 B-2-1-Q1B Side
Spice GirlsWannabe
Vinyl pressings
Wannabe
by Spice Girls · 1996
13 pressings7 countriesEurodanceDance-popDowntempoElectronic
Wannabe was first pressed on vinyl in 1996. 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 Wannabe
9 pressings came out in 1996, the album's first year, in 4 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
1996- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 1588Virgin 7243 8 93718 7 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox
- Runout / matrix
TOWN HOUSE DMMHand-etched, same on both sides
D VSLH 1588 A-1-1-Machine-etched, same on both sides
UK
1996- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 1588
- Format
- 7", Single, Jukebox
- Runout / matrix
VSLH 1588 A-1-1 Town House DMMA Side
VSLH 1588 B-1-1 Town House DMMB Side
US
1996- Label and catalog number
- Virgin S7-19489
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox
- Runout / matrix
S7-19489-ASide A
S7-19489-BSide B
S7-19489-A G1-RM MASTERED BY CAPITOLEtched Side A
S7-19489-B G1-RM MASTERED BY CAPITOLEtched Side B
UK
1996- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VSTDJ 1588
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
VSTDJ 1588 A 02-01- 1 SIMON THE EXCHANGESide A
SIMON—THE EXCHANGE VSTDJ 1588B-02-01-Side B
UK
1996- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VSLH 1588Virgin VS 1588
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
VSLH 1588 A-2-1-Q1 NEIL-MASTERPIECESide A runout
VSLH 1588 B-2-1-Q1Side B runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Europe | Virgin 8937186First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1996 | France | Virgin SA 8142First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1996 | France | Virgin 936497First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1996 | UK | Virgin VSTDJ 1588First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1996 | UK | Virgin VS 1588 / Virgin 7243 8 93718 7 1First year7", Single, Jukebox | 7", Single, Jukebox |
| 1996 | UK | Virgin VS 1588 / Virgin 7243 8 93718 7 1First year7", 45 RPM, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox |
| 1996 | UK | Virgin VS 1588First year7", Single, Jukebox | 7", Single, Jukebox |
| 1996 | UK | Virgin VSLH 1588 / Virgin VS 1588First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1996 | US | Virgin S7-19489First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox |
| 1997 | US | Virgin 7243 8 38579 1 3 / Virgin Y-3857912", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | UK & Europe | Virgin 0602537540617 / Universal Music Group International 06025375406177", Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc | 7", Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | UK & US | Virgin 5756862 / Universal Music Recordings 001999575686234", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | 4", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | Worldwide | Virgin 5756864 / Universal Music Recordings 001999575686474", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | 4", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- AWannabe (Vocal Slam)6:20
- B1Wannabe (Dub Slam)6:20
- B2Wannabe (Instrumental Slam)6:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Wannabe are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Wannabe are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1996 and 2026.
When was Wannabe first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1996, in UK, US, Europe, France. One of them is Virgin VS 1588.
How do I tell if my copy of Wannabe is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VS 1588, S7-19489, VSTDJ 1588, VSLH 1588) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VSLH 1588 A-2-1-Q1 NEIL-MASTERPIECE and VSLH 1588 B-2-1-Q1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Wannabe 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.
