UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Epic S EPC 10023Epic EPC 10023
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
EPC 10023 A1Etched, ROG, A side
EPC 10023 B1Etched, ROG, B side
The NolansMaking Waves
Vinyl pressings
Making Waves
by The Nolans · 1980
18 pressings11 countriesBalladDiscoElectronicPop
Making Waves 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 Making Waves
14 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 9 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 10023
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
EPCS-10023-A3A-side runout etching
EPCS-10023-B3B-side runout etching
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Epic S EPC 10023Epic EPC 10023
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
EPC-S-10023-A1 timtom ΛHand etched runout, side A, Variant 1
EPC-S- 10023-B1 timtom ΛHand etched runout, side B, Variant 1
EPC-S-10023-A3 timtom ΛA side runout, variant 2
EPC-S- 10023-B3 timtom ΛB side runout, variant 2
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 10023Epic S EPC 10023
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
EPC-S 10023 A2 ⋀Side A runout
EPC-S-10023-B-3 TY ⋀Side B runout
S EPC 10023 ASide A label
S EPC 10023 BSide B label
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 32409
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
EPC 10023 A4 32409 A4 timtom ARunout side A
EPC 10023 B4 5 32409 B5 TY ARunout side B
Japan
November 21, 1980- Label and catalog number
- Epic 25・3P-244
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
25-3P-244A2
25-3P-244B2
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 | Australia | Epic ELPS 4215First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Australia | Epic ELPS 4140First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Australia & New Zealand | Epic ELPS 4140First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Europe | Epic EPC 84546 / Epic 84546First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Ireland | Epic EPC 10023 / Epic S EPC 10023First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Japan | Epic 25・3P-244LP, Album, Repress, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1980 | Japan | Epic 25・3P-244LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1980 | Malaysia | Epic S EPC 10023 / Epic EPC 10023First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | New Zealand | Epic ELPS 4140First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | South Africa | Epic KSF 2575First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | UK | Epic S EPC 10023 / Epic EPC 10023First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | UK | Epic EPC 10023First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | UK | Epic S EPC 10023 / Epic EPC 10023First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | UK | Epic EPC 10023 / Epic S EPC 10023First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | UK | Epic EPC 32409First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Gotta Pull Myself Together2:43
- A2Don't Make Waves3:40
- A3Touch Me In The Morning4:16
- A4Don't Stoke The Fire2:46
- A5Better Late Than Never2:57
- A6Sexy Music3:37
- B1Who's Gonna Rock You3:32
- B2Attention To Me3:07
- B3Old Feelings Again2:35
- B4Lead Me On3:07
- B5Directions Of Love2:54
- B6Get Ready3:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Making Waves are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Making Waves are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1980 and 1981.
When was Making Waves first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in UK, Japan, Australia, Australia & New Zealand and more. One of them is Epic S EPC 10023.
How do I tell if my copy of Making Waves is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use S EPC 10023, EPC 10023, EPC 32409, 25・3P-244) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EPC 10023 A1 and EPC 10023 B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Making Waves 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.
