US
1963- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Fox Records 418
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
ZTSP 89258-1B(A)-etched
ZTSP89259-1B(B)-etched
Big Dee IrwinDonkey Walk
Vinyl pressings
Donkey Walk
by Big Dee Irwin · 1963
11 pressings3 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Donkey Walk was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Donkey Walk
10 pressings came out in 1963, the album's first year, in 3 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.
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Fox Records 418
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
ZTSP 89258-1D(A)-etched
ZTSP89259-1D(B)-etched
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Fox Records 418
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
ZTSP 89258-1ASide A Runout
ZTSP 89259-1ASide B Runout
ZTSP 89258Side A Label
ZTSP 89259Side B Label
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Fox Records 418
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
[MR Logo] ZTSP-89258-1E △48945Side A Runout
[MR Logo] ZTSP-89259-1F △48945-XSide B Runout
ZTSP-89258Side A Label
ZTSP-89259Side B Label
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Fox Records 418
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
ZTSP89258-1E △48945 MRRunout A
ZTSP89259-1F △48945-X MRRunout B
ZTSP-89258Label A
ZTSP-89259Label B
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Fox Records 418
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Sweden | Stateside SS 261First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | UK | Stateside SS 261First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | UK | Stateside SS 261First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1963 | US | 20th Century Fox Records 418First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1963 | US | 20th Century Fox Records 418First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1963 | US | 20th Century Fox Records 418First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1963 | US | 20th Century Fox Records 418First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1963 | US | 20th Century Fox Records 418First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1963 | US | 20th Century Fox Records 418First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1963 | US | 20th Century Fox Records 418First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | 20th Century Fox Records 4187", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ADonkey Walk2:04
- BSomeday You'll Understand Why2:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Donkey Walk are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Donkey Walk are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was Donkey Walk first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, UK, Sweden. One of them is 20th Century Fox Records 418.
How do I tell if my copy of Donkey Walk is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 418, SS 261) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZTSP 89258-1B and ZTSP89259-1B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Donkey Walk 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.