US
1986- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-5688
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
(H-PY) MCA-5150-G1A G1 A4Side A Runout, Etched
(H-PY) MCA-5151-G1A G1 A4Side B Runout, Etched
MCA 5150Side A Label
MCA 5151Side A Label
Waylon JenningsWill The Wolf Survive
Vinyl pressings
Will The Wolf Survive
by Waylon Jennings · 1986
13 pressings5 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
Will The Wolf Survive was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Will The Wolf Survive
9 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 5 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.
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-5688
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
(H-PY) MCA-5150-G1A G1 A4Side A Runout, Etched
(H-PY) MCA-5151-G1A G1 A4Side B Runout, Etched
MCA 5150Side 1 Label
MCA 5151Side 2 Label
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-5688
- Format
- LP, Album · Gloversville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MCA-5150 MI-2 ⧈-G-⧈ MasterfonicsA Runout
MCA-5151 MI-1 ⧈-G-⧈ MasterfonicsB Runout
MCA 5150A Label
MCA 5151B Label
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCF 3308
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MCF 3308 A/2 420WSide A Label
MCF3308B/2 420WSide A Label
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCF 3308
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label
- Runout / matrix
MCF 3308 A/2 420WSide A Label
MCF3308B/2 420WSide A Label
Australia
1986- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-5688
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
Δ MX211449 5688-1 S1Side A, Runout, Etched
Δ MX211450 5688-1 S2Side B, Runout, Etched
5688-1Side A/B Label
MX211449Side A Label
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australia | MCA Records MCA-5688First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-5688First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-5688LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1986 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-5688First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Europe | MCA Records 252 926-1 / MCA Records (MCA-5688)First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | UK | MCA Records MCF 3308First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | UK | MCA Records MCF 3308First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1986 | US | MCA Records MCA-5688First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | US | MCA Records MCA-5688LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1986 | US | MCA Records MCA-5688LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1986 | US | MCA Records MCA-5688LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1986 | US | MCA Records MCA-5688First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | US | MCA Records MCA-5688First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Will The Wolf Survive3:07
- A2They Ain't Got 'Em All2:43
- A3Working Without A Net2:40
- A4Where Does Love Go2:15
- A5That Dog Won't Hunt2:55
- B1What You'll Do When I'm Gone2:55
- B2Suddenly Single2:44
- B3The Shadow Of Your Distant Friend4:01
- B4I've Got Me A Woman2:44
- B5The Devil's Right Hand3:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Will The Wolf Survive are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Will The Wolf Survive are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Will The Wolf Survive first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is MCA Records MCA-5688.
How do I tell if my copy of Will The Wolf Survive is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCA-5688, MCF 3308, 252 926-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, (H-PY) MCA-5150-G1A G1 A4 and (H-PY) MCA-5151-G1A G1 A4. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Will The Wolf Survive 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.
