UK
March 2, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Polydor TSCX 13
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
TCSX-13-A1 MT. JARunout side A, etched
TCSX-13-B1 JA MT. 3Runout side B, etched
The Style CouncilWaiting
Vinyl pressings
Waiting
by The Style Council · 1987
10 pressings7 countriesSynth-popModSoulElectronic
Waiting was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Waiting
10 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 7 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
March 2, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Polydor TSC 13
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
TSC 13-A1 JA ARunout side A
TSC 13 B1 A ARunout side B
Australasia
1987- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 885 639-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
885 639-1A CDDeadwax, Side A, Etched
885 639-1B CDDeadwax, Side B, Etched
Australia
1987- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 885 639-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
885 639-7A CDDeadwax, Side A, Etched
885 639-7B CDDeadwax, Side B, Etched
Australia
1987- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 885 639-1
- Format
- 12", EP, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
885 639 1 1M1 ℗ 1987 670 04 112Runout A-Side
885 639 1 2M1 ℗ 1987 670 04 112Runout B-Side
885 639-1 1MLabel A-Side
885 639-1 2MLabel B-Side
Europe
1987- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 885 639-7
- Format
- 7", Single
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Australasia | Polydor 885 639-1First year12", 45 RPM, EP | 12", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1987 | Australia | Polydor 885 639-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Australia | Polydor 885 639-1First year12", EP, 45 RPM | 12", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Europe | Polydor 885 639-7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1987 | France | Polydor 885 639-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Germany | Polydor 885 639-1First year12", EP, 45 RPM | 12", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Netherlands | Polydor 885 639-1First year12", EP, 45 RPM | 12", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Netherlands | Polydor 885 639-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | UK | Polydor TSCX 13First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | UK | Polydor TSC 13First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- A1Waiting (Vocal)4:27
- A2Francoise (Vocal)2:43
- B1Francoise (Theme From "JerUSAlam")2:43
- B2Waiting (Instrumental)4:27
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Waiting are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Waiting are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Waiting first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in UK, Australasia, Australia, Europe and more. One of them is Polydor TSCX 13, released March 2, 1987.
How do I tell if my copy of Waiting is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TSCX 13, TSC 13, 885 639-1, 885 639-7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TCSX-13-A1 MT. JA and TCSX-13-B1 JA MT. 3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Waiting 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.
