UK
July 7, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Fontana SWING 712Phonogram 874 633-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SWING 712 A-2U-1-1 TOWNHOUSESide A runout
SWING 712 B-2U-1-2 TOWNHOUSESide B runout
Swing Out SisterWhere In The World
Vinyl pressings
Where In The World
by Swing Out Sister · 1989
13 pressings8 countriesSynth-popSoul-JazzElectronicJazz
Where In The World 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 Where In The World
13 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 8 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
1989- Label and catalog number
- Fontana SWING 7Fontana SWING7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
SWING 7 A-1U-1-1 TOWNHOUSERunout, Side A, Variant 1
SWING 7 B-1U-1- 1 TOWNHOUSERunout, Side B, Variant 1
SWING 7 A-2U-1-1 TOWNHOUSERunout, Side A, Variant 2
SWING 7 B-2U-1- 1 TOWNHOUSERunout, Side B, Variant 2
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Fontana SWING 712Fontana SWINP 712
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition
- Runout / matrix
SWING 712 A-2U-1-1A Side - Stamped
SWING 712 B-2U-1-2B Side - Stamped
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Fontana SWING 7Fontana SWING7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Silver Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
SWING 7 A-1U-1 Q2Stamped Runout, Side A
SWING 7 B-2U-1-Q2Stamped Runout, Side B
TOWNHOUSEHand Etched Runout, Sides A and B
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Fontana SWIDJ 712
- Format
- 12", Promo
Australia
1989- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 874 632-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Pic Cover
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 | Australia | Mercury 874 632-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Europe | Fontana 874 632-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Europe | Fontana SWING 2First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | France | Fontana 874 632-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Germany | Fontana 874 633-1 / Phonogram 874 633-1First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Philippines | Fontana EP-FON-888-3 / Fontana 874 633-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1989 | Spain | Fontana SWING 2First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | Fontana SWING 7 / Fontana SWING7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | Fontana SWIDJ 712First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | Fontana SWING 712 / Fontana SWINP 712First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1989 | UK | Fontana SWING 7 / Fontana SWING7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK & Europe | Fontana SWING 710 / Fontana 874 633-0First year10", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered | 10", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered |
| 1989 | UK | Fontana SWING 712 / Phonogram 874 633-1First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AWhere In The World
- BTaxi Town
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Where In The World are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Where In The World are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Where In The World first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK, Australia, Europe, France and more. One of them is Fontana SWING 712, released July 7, 1989.
How do I tell if my copy of Where In The World is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SWING 712, SWING 7, SWIDJ 712, 874 632-7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SWING 712 A-2U-1-1 TOWNHOUSE and SWING 712 B-2U-1-2 TOWNHOUSE. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Where In The World 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.
