Wham! – Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go 12" 45 RPM Single 1984 Columbia Pitman NM/NM

80s SYNTH-POP MASTERPIECE: Wham! – Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go (Original 1984 US Columbia 12" 45 RPM Single — Masterdisk / Pitman Pressing)

Add a pristine, collector-grade centerpiece to your vinyl collection with this authentic original 1984 US 12" maxi-single release of Wham!’s chart-topping global anthem, "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go" (Columbia – 44-05049).

Written, arranged, and produced by the legendary George Michael, this iconic track defined the upbeat, vibrant sound of mid-1980s pop music. Pressed on dedicated 12-inch vinyl spinning at 45 RPM, this extended single format delivers superior sound pressure, wider groove spacing, and maximum dynamic headroom compared to standard 7" 45s or 33 ⅓ RPM album cuts.

Manufactured at Columbia Records’ famed Pitman, New Jersey pressing plant, this vintage release features master lacquers cut directly at Masterdisk in New York City by acclaimed mastering engineer Howie Weinberg (HW). Preserved in immaculate condition inside and out, this is the definitive high-fidelity physical presentation of an era-defining 80s classic.

The Technical & Pressing Profile

• Artist: Wham!

• Title: Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go

• Label & Catalog Number: Columbia – 44-05049 (US Original)

• Format: 12" Vinyl Single, 45 RPM, Stereo

• Release Year: 1984

• Country of Origin: United States

• Genre / Style: Electronic, Pop, Synth-pop

• Songwriter, Arranger & Producer: George Michael

• Mastering Studio & Engineer: Masterdisk; Lacquers cut by Howie Weinberg (HW)

• Pressing Plant: Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Pitman, New Jersey

• Matrix / Runout (Side A Label): XXS 171847

• Matrix / Runout (Side B Label): XXS 171848

Condition & Grading

Graded conservatively using standard Goldmine parameters:

• Record Condition: Near Mint (NM / M-)

  The 12" vinyl retains deep, brilliant factory gloss and plays with whisper-quiet, dead-silent backgrounds. Howie Weinberg's 45 RPM Masterdisk cut lets the punchy brass lines, energetic bass groove, and George Michael's soaring lead vocals hit with massive dynamic headroom and zero inner-groove distortion.

• Sleeve Condition: Near Mint (NM / M-)

  The original picture sleeve is crisp, sharp, and immaculate. Features bright, vibrant artwork colors, razor-sharp corners, strong edges, and fully intact seams with no splits or shelf wear.

Why This 12" Single Belongs in Your Collection

Dedicated 12" singles cut at 45 RPM are widely celebrated by vinyl enthusiasts, audiophiles, and DJs for their expansive dynamic range and effortless tracking performance. The increased rotational speed allows the cutting stylus to carve deeper, wider grooves, giving George Michael's pristine 1984 analog production uncompressed punch, crystal-clear high frequencies, and tight, resonant low-end bass. In top-tier Near Mint condition across both the disc and jacket, this 1984 Pitman pressing is an essential addition for 80s pop purists and George Michael completists.

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Add this essential 1984 US Columbia Pitman 45 RPM 12" single of Wham!'s Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go to your turntable rotation today!