US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Fontana 874 191-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
STERLING C- 874-191-1-AS-RE-HRMRunout A
STERLING C- 874-191-1-BS-RE-HRM-ReRunout B
Swing Out SisterWaiting Game
Vinyl pressings
Waiting Game
by Swing Out Sister · 1989
13 pressings4 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Waiting Game was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Waiting Game
12 pressings came out in 1989, 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.
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Fontana 874 191-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
STERLING[stamped upside down] 874-191-1-AS-RE-HUBSide A
STERLING 874-191-1-BSREHUBSide B
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Fontana 874 190-1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Fontana 874 190-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
874190 789244 CBS GA Side Etched
874190 789 245-CBS GB Side Etched
89-244A Side Label
89-245B Side Label
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Fontana 874 191-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Single
Canada
1989- Label and catalog number
- Fontana 874 191-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
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.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Canada | Fontana 874 191-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Canada | Fontana 874 190-7First year7" | 7" |
| 1989 | Canada | Fontana DJF 337First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Advance, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Advance, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Italy | Fontana 874190-7First year7", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1989 | Italy | Fontana 874 191-1First year12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1989 | Philippines | Fontana FON-6 / Fontana 874 872-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Philippines | Fontana EP-FON-888-4 / Fontana 874 191-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1989 | US | Fontana 874 191-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Single · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Single · Promo |
| 1989 | US | Fontana 874 191-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1989 | US | Fontana 874 191-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1989 | US | Fontana 874 190-1First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | US | Fontana 874 190-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | US | Fontana 874 191-112", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- A1Waiting Game (Extended Version)6:38
- A2Waiting Game (Remix Edit)3:59
- B1Waiting Game (Ultimix)6:30
- B2Waiting Game (Dub)4:55
- B3Coney Island Man3:38
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Waiting Game are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Waiting Game are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Waiting Game first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in US, Canada, Italy, Philippines. One of them is Fontana 874 191-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Waiting Game is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 874 191-1, 874 190-1, 874 190-7, 874190-7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, STERLING C- 874-191-1-AS-RE-HRM and STERLING C- 874-191-1-BS-RE-HRM-Re. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Waiting Game 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.
