Germany
1983- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 600 961Ariola 600 961-213
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
600961 A-1/83S IRunout Side A
600961 B-1/83S IRunout Side B
Wayne WadeTry Again
Vinyl pressings
Try Again
by Wayne Wade · 1983
12 pressings6 countriesReggaeDubReggae
Try Again was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Try Again
11 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 6 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.
Germany
1983- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 600 961Ariola 600 961-213
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
600961 A-1/83S IRunout Side A
600961 B-1/83S IRunout Side B
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Epic TA 3806
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Epic A3806
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
A ̷3̷8̷6̷0̷ A1 3806 2 ΛRunout side A, etched, except [3806 2 Λ] stamped
A ̷3̷8̷6̷0̷ B1 3806 C ΛRunout side A, etched, except [3806 C Λ] stamped
A3806 A*Label side-A
A3806 B*Label side-B
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Epic A3806
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
A A1 3806Etched side A
A B1 3806Etched side B
A3806 A*Label side-A
A3806 B*Label side-B
Europe
1983- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 105 655-100Ariola 105 655
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Europe | Ariola 105 655-100 / Ariola 105 655First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Germany | Ariola 600 961 / Ariola 600 961-213First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Germany | Ariola 600 961 / Ariola 600 961-213First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Jamaica | WKS RecordsFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Ariola 600.961First year12" | 12" |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Ariola 105.655First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Ariola 600.961First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Scandinavia | Ariola ARI 8346First year7" | 7" |
| 1983 | UK | Epic TA 3806First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | UK | Epic A3806First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | UK | Epic A3806First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | J&W Records12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ATry Again5:02
- BReggae Rock5:43
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Try Again are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Try Again are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Try Again first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Germany, UK, Europe, Jamaica and more. One of them is Ariola 600 961.
How do I tell if my copy of Try Again is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 600 961, TA 3806, A3806, 105 655-100) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 600961 A-1/83S I and 600961 B-1/83S I. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Try Again 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.
