Mexico
1985- Label and catalog number
- CBS BS-35059
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo
Vinyl pressings
Walk Like An Egyptian
by Bangles · 1985
45 pressings18 countriesPop RockRockPop
Walk Like An Egyptian was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Walk Like An Egyptian
1 pressing came out in 1985, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 45 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s44 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Mexico | CBS BS-3505912", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
| 1985 | Mexico | CBS BS-35059First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Australia | Liberation Records LS 18657", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
| 1986 | Australia | Liberation Records LS-18657", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Bolivia | Discos CBS S 305727", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1986 | Brazil | Discos CBS 57.009 / CBS 5700912", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Canada | Columbia 38 062577", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Costa Rica | CBS 70131837", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Europe | CBS CBS 650049 7 / CBS 650049 77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | CBS CBS 650049 6 / CBS 650049 612", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | CBS CBS 650049 77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | CBS CBS 650049 7 / CBS 650049 77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Ireland | CBS 650071 77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | New Zealand | Liberation Records K1637", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Philippines | CBS CS-10152 / CBS 38-062577", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Spain | CBS ARIC 24487", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AWalk Like An Egyptian3:21
- BAngels Don't Fall In Love3:21
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Walk Like An Egyptian are there?
45 vinyl pressings of Walk Like An Egyptian are listed here, from 18 countries, released between 1985 and 1990.
When was Walk Like An Egyptian first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Mexico. One of them is CBS BS-35059.
How do I tell if my copy of Walk Like An Egyptian is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BS-35059) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Walk Like An Egyptian 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.
