UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POLS 1021Polydor 2311 009
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
POLS1021 A//1 ▽ E STR 112 STRAWBERRYSide A runout
POLS1021 B//1 ▽ E STR 111 STRAWBERRYSide B runout
The SweetWaters Edge
Vinyl pressings
Waters Edge
by The Sweet · 1980
12 pressings8 countriesHard RockGlamRock
Waters Edge 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 Waters Edge
12 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 8 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.
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-12106
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Los Angeles Press
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-12106 F5• ✲✲ 2 MASTERED BY CAPITOL KPRunout A
ST-2-12106 F4• 1 ✲✲ MASTERED BY CAPITOL KPRunout B
ST-1-12106Label A
ST-2-12106Label B
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-12106
- Format
- LP, Album · Winchester Press
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-12106 F2 MASTERED BY CAPITOL —◁ KPSide A
ST-2-12106 F2 MASTERED BY CAPITOL —◁ KPSide B
ST 1-12106Label, side A
ST 2-12106Label, side B
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-12106
- Format
- LP, Album · Jacksonville Press
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-12106 F3 MASTERED BY CAPITOL 0 KPSide A
ST-2-12106 F3 MASTERED BY CAPITOL 0 KPSide B
ST 1-12106Label, side A
ST 2-12106Label, side B
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-12106
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Los Angeles Press
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-12106 F3• 1 ✲✲ MASTERED BY CAPITOL KPRunout A
ST-2-12106 F3• 1 ✲✲ MASTERED BY CAPITOL KPRunout B
ST-1-12106Label A
ST-2-12106Label B
Canada
1980- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST 12106Capitol Records ST-12106
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MASTERED BY CAPITOL
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Canada | Capitol Records ST 12106 / Capitol Records ST-12106First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | France | Polydor 2311 009First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Germany | Polydor 2344 154First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Greece | Polydor 2311 009First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Greece | Polydor 2311 009First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1980 | Italy | Polydor 2311 009First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Scandinavia | Polydor 2344 154First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | UK | Polydor POLS 1021 / Polydor 2311 009First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | US | Capitol Records ST-12106First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | US | Capitol Records ST-12106First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Capitol Records ST-12106First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Capitol Records ST-12106First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Sixties Man
- A2Getting In The Mood For Love
- A3Tell The Truth
- A4Own Up
- A5Too Much Talking
- B1Thank You For Loving Me
- B2At Midnight
- B3Waters Edge
- B4Hot Shot Gambler
- B5Give The Lady Some Respect
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Waters Edge are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Waters Edge are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Waters Edge first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in UK, US, Canada, France and more. One of them is Polydor POLS 1021.
How do I tell if my copy of Waters Edge is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use POLS 1021, ST-12106, ST 12106, 2311 009) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, POLS1021 A//1 ▽ E STR 112 STRAWBERRY and POLS1021 B//1 ▽ E STR 111 STRAWBERRY. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Waters Edge 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.
