UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Big Wave BRWT 27
- Format
- 12", White Label
- Runout / matrix
BWR-T-27 A-1 A PORKY PRIME CUT. I'M PRETTY WILD MYSELF. MTA etched
BWR-T-27 B-1 C'MON REG DON'T BE BASHFULL - SING UP. MTB etched
The TroggsWild Thing
Vinyl pressings
Wild Thing
by The Troggs · 1989
10 pressings4 countriesHouseElectronic
Wild Thing was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Wild Thing
9 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 4 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
1989- Label and catalog number
- Big Wave BWR 27
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BWR+27+A J.T. PORKYS. ORLAKERunout side A
BWR+27+B ORLAKE J.T.Runout side B
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Big Wave BWR 27
- Format
- 7", Single, White Label
Denmark
1989- Label and catalog number
- Mega Records MRCX 122435
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DMD 1720 A-1/11-89Runout side A
DMD 1720 B-1/11-89Runout side B
Germany
1989- Label and catalog number
- Blow Up INT 125.767
- Format
- 12"
Germany
1989- Label and catalog number
- Blow Up INT 110.791
- 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.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Denmark | Mega Records MRCX 122435First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Germany | Blow Up INT 125.767First year12" | 12" |
| 1989 | Germany | Blow Up INT 110.791First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1989 | Germany | Blow Up INT 125.767First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Germany | Blow Up INT 125.767First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1989 | Scandinavia | Mega Records MRCS 2435First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | Big Wave BRWT 27First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1989 | UK | Big Wave BWR 27First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | Big Wave BWR 27First year7", Single, White Label | 7", Single, White Label |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | UK | Big Wave BWRT 2712", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AWild Thing
- BGhost Train
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Wild Thing are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Wild Thing are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1989 and 1990.
When was Wild Thing first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK, Denmark, Germany, Scandinavia. One of them is Big Wave BRWT 27.
How do I tell if my copy of Wild Thing is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BRWT 27, BWR 27, MRCX 122435, INT 125.767) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BWR-T-27 A-1 A PORKY PRIME CUT. I'M PRETTY WILD MYSELF. MT and BWR-T-27 B-1 C'MON REG DON'T BE BASHFULL - SING UP. MT. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Wild Thing 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.
