France
1980- Label and catalog number
- Stiff Records BUY 98Stiff Records 640.207
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
BLY 640207 ARunout side A, etched
BLY 640207 BRunout side B, etched
Vinyl pressings
Wünderbar
by Tenpole Tudor · 1980
18 pressings7 countriesPop RockRock
Wünderbar was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Wünderbar
1 pressing came out in 1980, the album's first year. 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | France | Stiff Records BUY 98 / Stiff Records 640.207First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Australia | Stiff Records K-8405 / Stiff Records BUY 1207", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Belgium | Stiff Records BUY 1207", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | France | Stiff Records 101566 / Vogue 1015667", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Germany | Stiff Records 6.13 226 / Stiff Records 6.132267", Single | 7", Single |
| 1981 | Germany | Stiff Records 6.13 226 / Stiff Records 6.132267", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Stiff Records BUY 1207", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | New Zealand | Stiff Records BUY 1207", Single | 7", Single |
| 1981 | UK | Stiff Records BUY 120 / Stiff Records buy 1207", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | UK | Stiff Records BUY 120 / Stiff Records buy 1207", Single | 7", Single |
| 1981 | UK | Stiff Records BUY DJ 1207", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | UK | Stiff Records BUY 120 / Stiff Records buy 1207", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | UK | Stiff Records BUY 120 / Stiff Records buy 1207", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | UK | Stiff Records BUY 120 / Stiff Records buy 1207", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | UK | Stiff Records BUY 1207", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AWünderbar2:52
- BTenpole 454:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Wünderbar are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Wünderbar are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1980 and 1981.
When was Wünderbar first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in France. One of them is Stiff Records BUY 98.
How do I tell if my copy of Wünderbar is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BUY 98) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BLY 640207 A and BLY 640207 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Wünderbar 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.
