Vinyl pressings
by Yes · 1977
Wonderous Stories was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
12 pressings came out in 1977, 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.
K 10999 A6 FOON-Sean ⋀Side A runout variant 1
K 10999-B2 K̶-̶1̶0̶9̶8̶5̶-̶B̶-̶2̶ FOON-SEAN ⋀Side B runout variant 1
K 10999 A5 FOON Sean ⋀Side A runout variant 2
K 10999-B2 K̶ ̶1̶0̶9̶8̶5̶ -B-2 FOON-SEAN ⋀Side B runout variant 2
DS-K-10999A-2 FOON-SeanRunout, A-side, etched, variant 1, 2
K .109 8̶5̶ .99 B.41. D̶S̶ ̶-̶ ̶K̶-̶5̶0̶3̶7̶9̶-̶B̶-̶4̶1̶ FOON u'I''TRunout, B-side, etched, variant 1
K .109 8̶5̶ .99 B.41. D̶S̶ ̶-̶ ̶K̶-̶5̶0̶3̶7̶9̶-̶B̶-̶4̶1̶ FOON u'I''T ⋀Runout, B-side, etched, variant 2
DS-K-10999A-2 - FOON SéanRunout, etched, side A
K 1098̶5̶99 B.41. D̶S̶-̶K̶-̶5̶0̶3̶7̶9̶ ̶B̶ ̶4̶1̶ FOON Liilio ∴Runout, etched, side B
K 10999A*Label, side A
K 10999B*Label, side B
K 10999 A5 FOON Sean ⋀Side A runout variant 1
K 10999-B2 K̶ ̶1̶0̶9̶8̶5̶ -B-2 FOON-SEANSide B runout variant 1
K 10999 A6 2 FOON Seàn 6 ⋀Side A runout variant 2
K 10999-B1 K̶ ̶1̶0̶9̶8̶5̶ -B-1 1 FOON-SEÀN BSide B runout variant 2
K 10999 A5 FOON-SEAN
K 10999-B2 K 1̶0985̶ B 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | France | Atlantic PRO 77First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Germany | Atlantic ATL 10 9997", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Atlantic ATL 10999 / Atlantic ATL 10.999First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Spain | Atlantic 45-1598 / Hispavox 45-1598 (SN)First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Spain | Atlantic 45-1598 (SN) / Hispavox 45-1598First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1977 | UK | Atlantic K 10999First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | UK | Atlantic K 10999First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1977 | UK | Atlantic K 10999First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1977 | UK | Atlantic K 109997", 45 RPM, Single, Repress, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress, Stereo |
| 1977 | UK | Atlantic K 10999 / Atlantic 3416First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | UK | Atlantic K 10999First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox |
| 1977 | UK | Atlantic BY-3 / BY-4First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1977 | Belgium | Atlantic ATL 10999First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Germany | Atlantic ATL 10 999First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
14 vinyl pressings of Wonderous Stories are listed here, from 6 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in UK, Belgium, Germany, Netherlands and more. One of them is Atlantic K 10999.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use K 10999, BY-3 / BY-4, ATL 10999, ATL 10 999) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, K 10999 A6 FOON-Sean ⋀ and K 10999-B2 K̶-̶1̶0̶9̶8̶5̶-̶B̶-̶2̶ FOON-SEAN ⋀. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
