Europe
1988- Label and catalog number
- DEP International 611 704Virgin 611 704
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
S 611 704 ASide A Label
S 611 704 BSide B Label
UB40Where Did I Go Wrong
Vinyl pressings
Where Did I Go Wrong
by UB40 · 1988
13 pressings7 countriesReggae-PopReggae
Where Did I Go Wrong was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Where Did I Go Wrong
13 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 7 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.
Europe
1988- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 111 704DEP International 111 704
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DS 111704 A-1/8-88 II (II = hand etched)Side A - runout Variant 1
DS 111704 B-1/8-88 II (II = hand etched)Side B - runout Variant 1
DS 111704 A-1/8-88Side A - runout Variant 2
DS 111704 B-1/8-88Side B - runout Variant 2
UK
August 8, 1988- Label and catalog number
- DEP International DEP 30-12
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DEP 3012 A-1-1- 1 D SRZA Side
DEP 3012 B-1-1- 1- DB Side
UK
August 8, 1988- Label and catalog number
- DEP International DEP 30Virgin DEP 30
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Black Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
DEP 30 A-1 U-1-1 DRunout stamped side A
DEP 30 B-1-1-2 DRunout stamped side B
DEP 30-ALabel side A
DEP 30-BLabel side B
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- DEP International DEP 3012
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, White Label
- Runout / matrix
DEP 3012 A-1-1-1Side - A
DEP 3012 B-1-1-1Side - B
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- DEP International DEP 30Virgin DEP 30
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Silver labels
- Runout / matrix
DEP 30 A-1 U-1-Q3Runout, stamped, side A, variant 1
DEP 30 B-1-1-Q3Runout, stamped, side B, variant 1
DEP 30 A-1U-1- ̶Q̶4̶Q̶ Q4 DRunout, stamped, side A, variant 2
DEP 30 B-1-1-Q3 DRunout, stamped, side B, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australasia | DEP International DEP 30 / Virgin DEP 30First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Australasia | DEP International DEP 30 / Virgin DEP 30First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Australasia | Virgin DEP 3012 / DEP International DEP 3012First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Canada | DEP International VS1473 / Virgin VS1473First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Europe | DEP International 611 704 / Virgin 611 704First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Europe | Virgin 111 704 / DEP International 111 704First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Ireland | Virgin DEP 30First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | South Africa | Virgin VS 749First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1988 | UK | DEP International DEP 3012First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1988 | UK | DEP International DEP 30 / Virgin DEP 30First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | US | A&M Records AM-1270First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | UK | DEP International DEP 30-12First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | DEP International DEP 30 / Virgin DEP 30First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AWhere Did I Go Wrong3:49
- BWhere Did I Go Wrong (Instrumental)3:49
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Where Did I Go Wrong are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Where Did I Go Wrong are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Where Did I Go Wrong first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in Europe, UK, US, Australasia and more. One of them is DEP International 611 704.
How do I tell if my copy of Where Did I Go Wrong is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 611 704, 111 704, DEP 30-12, DEP 30) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, S 611 704 A and S 611 704 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Where Did I Go Wrong 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.
