UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Polydor WONP 1Polydor 887 942-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Picture Disc
- Runout / matrix
WON+P+1+A ORLAKEA side runout
WON+P+1+B ORLAKEB side runout
Vinyl pressings
Cry
by Waterfront · 1988
26 pressings9 countriesSynth-popNew Jack SwingElectronicFunk / Soul
Cry 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 Cry
15 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 8 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
1988- Label and catalog number
- Polydor WON 1
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
WON 1 A-1U-1-Q2Runout A-side stamped
WON 1 B-1U-1-Q2Runout B-side stamped
WON 1ALabel side-A
WON 1BLabel side-B
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Polydor WONB 1
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Box Set, Limited Edition
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Polydor WONX DJ 1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
South Africa
December 19, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 2628
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Australia
1988- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 887 942-7
- 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 26 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s26 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australia | Polydor 887 942-7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1988 | Australia | Polydor 887 942-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Canada | Polydor 871 110-1First year12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1988 | Canada | Polydor 871 110-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Europe | Polydor 887 942-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Europe | Polydor 887 942-7 / Polydor WON 1First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Europe | Polydor 887 942-7 / Polydor WON 1First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | France | Polydor 887 942-7 / Polydor WON 1First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Philippines | Polydor EP-PRO-8458 / Polydor 887 942 1First year12", Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | Polydor WONP 1 / Polydor 887 942-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Picture Disc · Limited, Picture disc | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Picture Disc · Limited, Picture disc |
| 1988 | UK | Polydor WON 1First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | UK | Polydor WONB 1First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Box Set, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Box Set, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1988 | UK | Polydor WONX DJ 1First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | UK & Europe | Polydor 889 407-1 / Polydor WONXA 1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | South Africa | Polydor PD 2628First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ACry (Club Mix)6:30
- B1Cry (Dub Mix)4:55
- B2Saved3:19
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Cry are there?
26 vinyl pressings of Cry are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1988 and 1989.
When was Cry first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, South Africa, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Polydor WONP 1.
How do I tell if my copy of Cry is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WONP 1, WON 1, WONB 1, WONX DJ 1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, WON+P+1+A ORLAKE and WON+P+1+B ORLAKE. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Cry 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.