UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor RCA 2057
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 4 Prong Centre
- Runout / matrix
ZGBK 0497 1Side A (Stamped)
ZGBK 0498-1Side B (Stamped)
The SearchersDesdemona / The World Is Waiting For Tomorrow
Vinyl pressings
Desdemona / The World Is Waiting For Tomorrow
by The Searchers · 1971
11 pressings6 countriesBeatProg RockRockPop
Desdemona was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Desdemona
11 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 6 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
1971- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor RCA 2057
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
ZGBK 0497 1Side A (Stamped)
ZGBK 0498-1Side B (Stamped)
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor RCA 2057
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · 4 Prong Centre
- Runout / matrix
ZGBK 0497 1Side A (Stamped)
ZGBK 0498-1Side B (Stamped)
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 74-0484
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
APKS-5296Label side A
APKS-5297Label side B
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- RCA 74-0484
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
I A1 APKS-5296--2SA-Side Runout Etching
I A1 APKS-5297--2SA-Side Runout Etching
APKS-5296Plug side
APKS-5297Non-plug side
Australia
1971- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor RCA-2057
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ZGBS-0497 A1Side 1 Stamped
ZGBS-0498 A1Side 2 Stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | RCA Victor RCA-2057First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Australia | RCA Victor RCA-2057First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Germany | RCA 74-16084 / RCA Victor 74-16084First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Germany | RCA 74-16084First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1971 | Japan | RCA SS-2134First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | New Zealand | RCA Victor 60542First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | UK | RCA Victor RCA 2057First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | UK | RCA Victor RCA 2057First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | UK | RCA Victor RCA 2057First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | RCA 74-0484First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | RCA Victor 74-0484First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ADesdemona2:20
- BThe World Is Waiting For Tomorrow2:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Desdemona are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Desdemona are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Desdemona first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in UK, US, Australia, Germany and more. One of them is RCA Victor RCA 2057.
How do I tell if my copy of Desdemona is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RCA 2057, 74-0484, RCA-2057, 74-16084) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZGBK 0497 1 and ZGBK 0498-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Desdemona 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.
