Waiting for the Sun

Elektra

calendar_today1968Netherlands

“Cat# "EKS-74024" on front and back cover, and spine. Cat# "EKS 74024" on labels. [Back cover:] Copyright © by Nipper Music Co., Inc. Public performance cleared through ASCAP. Elektra Records, 1855 Broadway, New York City 10023 Printed i...”

Elektra

calendar_today1968Mexico

“990503 - Estereo también para aparatos monoaurales.”

Elektra

calendar_today1968Australia

“All publishing credits on label are credited to APOLLO”

Elektra

calendar_today1968New Zealand

“New Zealand pressing with deep-grooved tan Elektra labels, issued in an imported original US Unipak gatefold sleeve. New Zealand is not stated on labels. 1st cat# on labels, 2nd on sleeve. Other NZ releases with NZ-made flipback sleeves...”

Elektra

calendar_today1968Australia

“Australian First pressing with Gold Elektra labels. Includes printed insert with the lyrics to 'The Celebration Of The Lizard'. Side B etching has been corrected and features a 2 over a 4 and a 4 over a 2 as last two digits. This rel...”

Elektra

calendar_today1968New Zealand

“New Zealand original release, with front-laminated flipback sleeve & 'LITHOED IN NEW ZEALAND' on top-left back cover. Robbie's surname is misspelt 'Kringer' on S2 label.”

Vedette Records

calendar_today1968Italy

“Italian pressing distribuited by Vedette Records Different labels fonts from Waiting For The Sun”

Elektra

calendar_today1968Israel

“This Version: -cover in green -laminated sleeve Bottom of back cover says "Product of Unatex, Israel"”

Elektra

calendar_today1968New Zealand

“Very similar to Waiting For The Sun but with 'ELEKTRA CONTROL' just to the left under the white Elektra logo. New Zealand release with correct author credit, locally pressed with tan Elektra labels, issued in a locally-made front lamin...”

Elektra

calendar_today1968Spain

“Fabricado en España por Fonogram.”

Elektra

calendar_today1968Spain

“Very similar to Waiting For The Sun but bright RED labels.”

Elektra

calendar_today1968Lebanon

“Matte 'Unipak'-style gatefold sleeve with only one cardboard layer for the front lap. However, disc access takes place from the outside. Deep Red Elektra labels with Silver Lettering. A1 appears as "Hello, I Love You" on cover, but as "...”

Elektra

calendar_today1968United States

“This version: - Label color is mustard brown. - Side indicators 'Side One' and 'Side Two' on the right hand side below cat.nr. - First Cat.nr on front cover, second on label”

Elektra

calendar_today1968Canada

“Back cover is white instead of red Brown label with "Made in Canada" No Elektra Records address on back cover”

Boek En Plaat / Elektra

calendar_today1968Netherlands

“First XAX314. Black Elektra labels with silver lettering. Bookclub issue of "Waiting For The Sun", which is also the title adorning the labels.”

Elektra

calendar_today1968Israel

“Bottom of back cover says "Product of Unatex, Israel"”

Elektra

calendar_today1968Germany

“Cat# "EKS-74024" on front and back cover, and spine. Cat# "EKS 74024" on labels. [Back cover:] Copyright © by Nipper Music Co., Inc. Public performance cleared through ASCAP. Elektra Records, 1855 Broadway, New York City 10023 Printed i...”

Elektra

calendar_todayJul 1968United States

“CRC/CTH brown/tan Elektra vinyl label. "Stereo" on the left hand side on the label in an elongated font. Released in a (unipak) gatefold sleeve, with brown Elektra inner sleeve.”

Elektra

calendar_todayJul 1968Japan

“First pressing Japanese edition with silver and blue ELEKTRA label, with lyric booklet.”

Elektra

calendar_todayJul 1968United States

“Minor label variation from other 1968 copies, and with slightly different runout etchings. Gold label issued in a unipak gatefold sleeve.”

Vedette Records

calendar_todayJul 1968Italy

“First italian pressing distributed by Vedette Records”

Elektra

calendar_todayJul 1968United States

“Label Variation of first pressing on brown/tan Elektra vinyl label. "Stereo" and cat# on the right hand side of label from spindle out. See pictures.”

Elektra

calendar_todayJul 1968United States

“Monarch 'MON' pressing with "stereo" on the right hand side of the spindle hole only. Released in a unipak gatefold sleeve with "Hello, I Love You" hype sticker. Copyright © by Nipper Music Co,. Inc. Public performance cleared through...”

Elektra

calendar_todayJul 1968United States

“First pressing on brown/tan Elektra vinyl label. "Stereo" on the left hand side on the label in an elongated font. Released in a (unipak) gatefold sleeve, with brown Elektra inner sleeve. Some 1st pressings had a "Includes Hello, I Love ...”

Elektra

calendar_today1985South Africa

Elektra

“Very similar to Waiting For The Sun, but this version lacked the PDO credit in the runout. Full silver. MADE IN WEST GERMANY BY POLYGRAM on lower rim of disc.”

Elektra

calendar_today1985Europe

“made in West Germany by Polygram”

Elektra

calendar_today1985United States

“Decal on back of longbox: Disc manufactured in West Germany”

Elektra

calendar_today1985Germany

Elektra

calendar_today1986Brazil

“Back inlay printed in Brazil, CD made in West Germany (silver hub). First cat# on spine, second on CD label. On CD label: © 1985 Elektra/Asylum Records MADE IN WEST GERMANY BY POLYGRAM”

Elektra

calendar_todayMay 25, 1986Japan

Elektra

calendar_today1987United States

“1980s pressing. Differs from similar versions because there is no AAD on the disk label, no "M?S?" in matrix. The bottom of the disc says c 1968 Elektra/Asylum Records 75 Rockefeller Plaza NY, NY 10019 9229 Sunset Boulevard, LA, CA 9006...”

Elektra

calendar_today1988United States

Elektra

calendar_todaySep 22, 1988Europe

Elektra

calendar_todayNov 10, 1988Japan

“Copyright © by Nipper Music Co., Inc. Public performance cleared through ASCAP © 1985 Elektra/Asylum Records This release is reissue in Japanese market in jewel case included fold-out insert with credits, lyrics in English and French f...”

Elektra

calendar_todayNov 10, 1988Japan

“Copyright © by Nipper Music Co., Inc. Public performance cleared through ASCAP © 1985 Elektra/Asylum Records 2nd release and 1st press on CD as reissue the '84 CD release (2nd release 2nd repress find here Waiting For The Sun as 'M...”

Elektra

calendar_today1989United States

“This recording has been digitally remastered from the original master tapes for superior sound quality. CD mastering at Digital Magnetics, Los Angeles, California. Catalog numbers: Disc/booklet: 74024-2 Spine: 9 74024-2 Track duratio...”

Elektra

calendar_today1989United States

“First released in 1968. The actual track durations printed here differ from the times printed in the booklet and on the CD face. Those times are: Track 1: 2:22 Track 2: 3:06 Track 3: 3:54 Track 4: 3:20 Track 5: 1:52 Track 6: 3:10 Track ...”

Elektra

calendar_today1989United States

“Packaged in a standard jewel case with a 6-panel foldout insert including lyrics to "The Celebration Of The Lizard", a theatre composition by The Doors. Originally released in 1968; digitally remastered from the original master tapes. ©...”

Elektra

calendar_todayFeb 1989Europe

“Originally released in 1968. This recording has been digitally remastered from the original master tapes for superior sound quality. Mastered at Digital Magnetics, Los Angeles, California. There are track durations printed at the cd su...”

Elektra

calendar_todayFeb 1989Europe

“Originally released in 1968. This recording has been digitally remastered from the original master tapes for superior sound quality. Mastered at Digital Magnetics, Los Angeles, California. Track durations printed on the CD differ from ...”

Elektra

calendar_today1991Europe

“SRC”

Elektra

calendar_today1991Germany

“On back sleeve: This recording has been digitally remastered from the original master tapes for superior sound quality. © 1968 Elektra/Asylum Records Manufactured in Germany / Pressé en Allemagne. Record Servive GmbH, Alsdorf On CD labe...”

Dunhill Compact Classics / Elektra

calendar_todayOct 26, 1993United States

“16 page booklet contains lyrics to the "Celebration of the Lizard", image of a lizard, band members names, credits, track list and lyrics. CD Info: Made in Japan. Rear Tray Info: Disc manufactured in Japan / Printed in Canada”

Dunhill Compact Classics

calendar_todayNov 16, 1993United States

Elektra / Warner Music Korea

calendar_todayNov 24, 1993South Korea

Elektra

calendar_today1994Japan

“Original Release Date: 1988-11-10 Copyright © by Nipper Music Co., Inc. Public performance cleared through ASCAP © 1985 Elektra/Asylum Records Release in Japanese market in jewel-case with OBI-strip includes tri fold-out insert with c...”

Elektra / wea

calendar_today1996Brazil

Elektra

calendar_today1968United States

“Lear Jet Stereo 8 molded into white tape shells. Tape features radically different track order from LP release.”

Elektra

calendar_today1968United States

“third printing of Waiting For The Sun Made between 1968-1969”

Elektra

calendar_today1968United States

“Lear Jet Stereo 8 molded into white tape shells. Tape features radically different track order from LP release.”

Elektra

calendar_today1968United States

“First pressing cassette in snapcase box”

Elektra

calendar_today1968United States

Elektra / Polydor Records

calendar_today1968United Kingdom

“UK 1968. London.”

Elektra

calendar_todayJul 1968United States

Elektra

calendar_todayJul 1968United States

Elektra

calendar_today1977Spain

“Serie Pioneros”

Elektra

calendar_today1977Greece

“Pink paper labels on cassette.”

Elektra

calendar_today1980Italy

“Cat# W 442041 on J-card and cassette. Copyright © by Nipper Music/ASCAP Made and Distributed in Italy by WEA Italiana S.p.A. - Milano Made in Italy by WEA spa [Warner logo] A Warner Communications Company ℗ 1980 Stereo Dolby System B...”

Elektra

calendar_today1980Italy

“Cat# W 442041 on J-card and cassette. Copyright © by Nipper Music/ASCAP Made and Distributed in Italy by WEA Italiana S.p.A. - Milano Made in Italy by WEA spa [Warner logo] A Warner Communications Company ℗ 1980 Stereo Dolby System B...”

Elektra / Suzy

calendar_today1980Yugoslavia

“J Card inlay . This version has a black cassette shell .”

Elektra / Suzy

calendar_today1980Yugoslavia

“At some copies side A label is misapplied. In example, side A label of the Bob Dylan's album "Slow Train Coming", also released by Suzy.”

Elektra

calendar_today1981Mexico

Elektra

calendar_today1981Greece

“Title on spine reads "Strange Days". Copyright (C) by Nipper Music ASCAP BIEM ℗ 1981”

Elektra

calendar_today1981Greece

“"Five To Now" misprint. Copyright (C) by Nipper Music ASCAP BIEM ℗ 1981”

Elektra

calendar_today1984Spain

Elektra

calendar_today1989United States

“Similar look to other 80s reprints, but references BMG Direct Marketing Inc. where the barcode sometimes lies.”

Elektra

calendar_today1989United States

“Later issue with a bar code.”

Elektra / Polton

calendar_today1995Poland

“℗+© 1968 Elektra Manufactured in Poland by Polton Stereo Dolby System”

Elektra / Союз

calendar_today1998Ukraine

MG Records (2)

calendar_today1991Poland

MG Records (2)

calendar_today1991Poland

“Tracks are listed sequentially over the sides. MG Records releases with the same catalog number but different artwork or year of pressing exist. 1991 issue appears in 2 variants of booklet where main difference is color of spine: Variant...”