UK
1995- Label and catalog number
- Arista 74321 298811LaFace Records 74321 298811
- Format
- 12" · 1st label design
TLCWaterfalls
Vinyl pressings
Waterfalls
by TLC · 1995
12 pressings5 countriesContemporary R&BFunk / SoulPop
Waterfalls was first pressed on vinyl in 1995. 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 Waterfalls
9 pressings came out in 1995, 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
1995- Label and catalog number
- LaFace Records 74321 29881 1
- Format
- 12" · 2nd label design
UK
1995- Label and catalog number
- LaFace Records 73008 24108 1
- Format
- 12"
UK
1995- Label and catalog number
- Word Of Mouth H20
- Format
- 12"
UK
1995- Label and catalog number
- Arista 21298 817JB
- Format
- 7"
US
1995- Label and catalog number
- LaFace Records 73008-24108-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
73008-24108-1A-1-RE1-DMM HERB JR :^) J CRUZ LAFACE WASS UP!!Etched side A
73008-24108-1B--SP1 DMM SP1-1Etched side B
73008-24108-1-SASide A label
73008-24108-1-SBSide B label
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.
1990s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Europe | Arista 74321 30592 7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1995 | Spain | LaFace Records 73008-24108-1 / LaFace Records 73008241081First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1995 | UK | LaFace Records 74321 29881 1First year12" | 12" |
| 1995 | UK | LaFace Records 73008 24108 1First year12" | 12" |
| 1995 | UK | Word Of Mouth H20First year12" | 12" |
| 1995 | UK | Arista 21298 817JBFirst year7" | 7" |
| 1995 | UK | Arista 74321 298811 / LaFace Records 74321 298811First year12" | 12" |
| 1995 | US | LaFace Records 73008-24108-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1995 | US | LaFace Records 73008-24107-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1995 | US | LaFace Records 73008-24108-112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Japan | Manhattan Records MRL1980-1029 / Lexington MRL1980-102912" | 12" |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Europe | Arista 19439724381 / LaFace Records 1943972438112", Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue · Limited, Picture disc | 12", Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue · Limited, Picture disc |
Tracklist
- A1Waterfalls (ONP Remix)4:34
- A2Waterfalls (Single Edit)4:19
- B1Waterfalls (DARP Remix)4:27
- B2Waterfalls (Album Instrumental)4:42
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Waterfalls are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Waterfalls are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1995 and 2020.
When was Waterfalls first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1995, in UK, US, Europe, Spain. One of them is Arista 74321 298811.
How do I tell if my copy of Waterfalls is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 74321 298811, 74321 29881 1, 73008 24108 1, H20) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Waterfalls 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.
