Country unknown
1985- Label and catalog number
- Motown WONDT 1 DJ
- Format
- 12", Promo, 45 RPM, Stereo
Vinyl pressings
Land Of La La
by Stevie Wonder · 1985
18 pressings7 countriesVocalBalladSoulFunk / Soul
Land Of La La was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Land Of La La
6 pressings came out in 1985, 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.
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Motown WOND 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
1846 TFA-67540-15C [Beetle symbol] NQ EXPRunout etched side A
1846 TFA-67539-15C [Beetle symbol] NQ EXPRunout etched side B
WOND 1 AIRunout stamped side A
WOND 1 BIRunout stamped side B
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Motown WONDT 1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Tamla 1846TF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · All Brown Text
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Tamla 1846TF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
1846-TFA-67540-15D [flower] NQRunouts (Both Sides)
67540Labels
Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- Motown ZT 40748
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Unknown | Motown WONDT 1 DJFirst year12", Promo, 45 RPM, Stereo · Promo | 12", Promo, 45 RPM, Stereo · Promo |
| 1985 | Germany | Motown ZT 40748First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | UK | Motown WOND 1First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | Motown WONDT 1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | US | Tamla 1846TFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Tamla 1846TFFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Unknown | Motown WONDT 1R DJ12", Promo, 45 RPM, Stereo · Promo | 12", Promo, 45 RPM, Stereo · Promo |
| 1986 | Australia | Motown 1846 TF7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Canada | Tamla 18467", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Canada | Tamla 18467", Single | 7", Single |
| 1986 | Europe | Motown ZB407477", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | UK | Motown WONDT 1R / Motown WONDT1(R)12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | US | Tamla PR 18612", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | Tamla 1846TF7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | US | Tamla 1846TF7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ALand Of La La4:18
- BLand Of La La (Instrumental)4:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Land Of La La are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Land Of La La are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was Land Of La La first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, US, Germany. One of them is Motown WONDT 1 DJ.
How do I tell if my copy of Land Of La La is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WONDT 1 DJ, WOND 1, WONDT 1, 1846TF) 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 Land Of La La 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.
