UK & Europe
July 20, 1992- Label and catalog number
- Epic 658143 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
31 658143 04 1A1 ARunout side A
31 658143 04 1B1 ARunout side B
The Cover GirlsWishing On A Star
Vinyl pressings
Wishing On A Star
by The Cover Girls · 1992
10 pressings5 countriesDowntempoDeep HouseElectronic
Wishing On A Star was first pressed on vinyl in 1992. 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 Wishing On A Star
10 pressings came out in 1992, the album's first year, in 5 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 & Europe
1992- Label and catalog number
- Epic 658143 6
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
31 658143 20 1A1A Side
31 658143 20 1B1B Side
US
1992- Label and catalog number
- Epic 49 74370
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XSS 74370A-IC VLADORunout side A
XSS 74370B-IA VLADORunout side B
XSS 74370ALabel side-A
XSS 74370BLabel side-B
US
1992- Label and catalog number
- Epic 658143 6
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
US
1992- Label and catalog number
- Epic 34-74343
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ZSS 74343A-1ARunout A, etched
ZSS 74343B-1ARunout B, etched
UK
1992- Label and catalog number
- Epic XPR 1805
- Format
- 12", Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Europe | Epic 658143 7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1992 | Spain | Epic EPC 651843 6 / Epic 658143 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1992 | UK | Epic XPR 1805First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1992 | UK & Europe | Epic 658143 6First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1992 | US | Epic 49 74370First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1992 | US | Epic 658143 6First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1992 | US | Epic EAS 4650First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1992 | US | Epic EAS 4651First year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1992 | US | Epic 34-74343First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1992 | UK & Europe | Epic 658143 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AWishing On A Star4:05
- BFunk Boutique6:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Wishing On A Star are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Wishing On A Star are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Wishing On A Star first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1992, in UK & Europe, US, UK, Europe and more. One of them is Epic 658143 7, released July 20, 1992.
How do I tell if my copy of Wishing On A Star is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 658143 7, 658143 6, 49 74370, 34-74343) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 31 658143 04 1A1 A and 31 658143 04 1B1 A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Wishing On A Star 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.
