Europe
November 2, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Hansa 208 696
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
S 208 696 ALabel side A
S 208 696 BLabel side B
Vinyl pressings
Walking On A Rainbow
by Blue System · 1987
22 pressings13 countriesSynth-popDiscoEuro-DiscoSamba
Walking On A Rainbow was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Walking On A Rainbow
6 pressings came out in 1987, 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.
Greece
1987- Label and catalog number
- Three Eggs THREE EGGS 6032Three Eggs 6032
- Format
- LP, Album
Hungary
1987- Label and catalog number
- Gong SLPXL 37181Hansa SLPXL 37181
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SLPXL 37181 A 1 F BE 1Runout side A
SLPXL 37181 B 1 F BE CRunout side B
Scandinavia
1987- Label and catalog number
- Mega Records MRLP3085
- Format
- LP, Album
South Africa
1987- Label and catalog number
- Gallo GRC ASF 3172
- Format
- LP, Album
Spain
1987- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 5C 208696
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Europe | Hansa 15 070 6 / Bertelsmann Music Group 15 070 6LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1987 | Germany | Hansa 36 215-2LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1987 | Germany | Hansa 208 696LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1987 | Greece | Three Eggs THREE EGGS 6032 / Three Eggs 6032First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Greece | Three Eggs 6032LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1987 | Hungary | Gong SLPXL 37181 / Hansa SLPXL 37181First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | Scandinavia | Mega Records MRLP3085First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | South Africa | Gallo GRC ASF 3172First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Spain | Ariola 5C 208696First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Europe | Hansa 208 696First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1988 | Argentina | RCA TLP-90096LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1988 | Brazil | RCA 130.7003LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Bulgaria | Балкантон ВТА 12257LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Bulgaria | Балкантон ВТА 12257LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Bulgaria | Балкантон ВТА 12257LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Poland | Warner Music Ltd. 7939421LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 2018 | Germany | Warner Music Russia 155006LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 2019 | Russia | Warner Music Russia 19075913661 / Sony Music 19075913661LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Bulgaria | Балкантон ВТА 12257LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
Tracklist
- A1Gangster Love (Maxi Version)4:24
- A2Sorry Little Sarah (Maxi Version)5:12
- A3She's A Lady (Maxi Version)4:59
- A4Voodoo Nights3:23
- B1Love Me More (Maxi Version)4:57
- B2Emanuelle (Maxi Version)4:19
- B3Big Boys Don't Cry (Maxi Version)5:05
- B4G.T.O.3:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Walking On A Rainbow are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Walking On A Rainbow are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1987 and 2019.
When was Walking On A Rainbow first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Europe, Greece, Hungary, Scandinavia and more. One of them is Hansa 208 696, released November 2, 1987.
How do I tell if my copy of Walking On A Rainbow is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 208 696, THREE EGGS 6032, SLPXL 37181, MRLP3085) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, S 208 696 A and S 208 696 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Walking On A Rainbow 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.