Japan
1980- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis WWS-81393
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CHR-1293-AA Label
CHR-1293-BB Label
Trevor RabinWolf
Vinyl pressings
Wolf
by Trevor Rabin · 1980
11 pressings5 countriesHard RockClassic RockRock
Wolf 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 Wolf
2 pressings came out in 1980, 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.
Japan
1980- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis WWS-81393
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Japan | Chrysalis WWS-81393First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Japan | Chrysalis WWS-81393First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1981 | Germany | Chrysalis 202 847 / Chrysalis 202 847-320LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Germany | Chrysalis 202 847 / Chrysalis 202 847-320LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Chrysalis 202 847 / Chrysalis 202.847LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Chrysalis 202 847 / Chrysalis 202.847LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | South Africa | Chrysalis CHR 1293 / RPM RPM 1156LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | UK | Chrysalis CHR 1293LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | UK | Chrysalis CHR 1293LP, Advance, Album | LP, Advance, Album |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | UK | Blue Day Label BDL024LPLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Chrysalis CHR 1293LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Open Ended3:25
- A2Heard You Cry Wolf5:43
- A3Do Ya Do Ya Want Me3:30
- A4Stop Turn4:05
- A5Lost In Love3:45
- B1Looking For A Lady - (Wolfman)4:41
- B2Pain4:35
- B3Take Me To A Party3:38
- B4She's Easy4:26
- B5Long Island3:41
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Wolf are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Wolf are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1980 and 2023.
When was Wolf first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in Japan. One of them is Chrysalis WWS-81393.
How do I tell if my copy of Wolf is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WWS-81393) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CHR-1293-A and CHR-1293-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Wolf 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.