Canada
1985- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MERL 3
- Format
- LP, Album
Topper HeadonWaking Up
Vinyl pressings
Waking Up
by Topper Headon · 1985
10 pressings9 countriesBlues RockSoulFunkRock
Waking Up was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Waking Up
1 pressing came out in 1985, the album's first year. 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Canada | Mercury MERL 3First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Australasia | Mercury 826 779-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | France | Mercury 826 451-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Germany | Mercury 826 779-1 / Mercury 826 779-1QLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Italy | Mercury 826 451-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Japan | Mercury 25PP-184LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Netherlands | Mercury 826 451-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | UK & Europe | Mercury 826 451-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | UK & Europe | Mercury 826 451-2LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | UK | Mercury MERH 83LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Leave It To Luck3:09
- A2I'll Give You Everything3:18
- A3Hope For Donna4:20
- A4Got To Keep On Going4:41
- A5Dancing3:30
- B1Pleasure & Pain4:11
- B2Time Is Tight3:40
- B3When You're Down3:05
- B4Just Another Hit2:59
- B5Monkey On My Back3:44
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Waking Up are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Waking Up are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was Waking Up first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Canada. One of them is Mercury MERL 3.
How do I tell if my copy of Waking Up is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MERL 3) 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 Waking Up 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.