Netherlands
1981- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6359 084
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, EP, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
6359 084 1M 1 ℗ 1981 670 06 111Side 1 Runout
6359 084 2M 1 ℗ 1981 670 06 111Side 2 Runout
6359 084. 1Side 1 Label
6359 084. 2Side 2 Label
Vinyl pressings
Walking Into Sunshine
by Central Line · 1981
35 pressings17 countriesDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
Walking Into Sunshine was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Into Sunshine
28 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 13 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.
Netherlands
1981- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6059 451
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
6059 451 1w 1 ℗ 1981 670 06Runout side A stamped
6059 451 2w 1 ℗ 1981 670 06Runout side B stamped
6059 451. 1Label side A
6059 451. 2Label side B
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MERX 78
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM · UK Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MERX 78 AB̶//1▽E UT 11 5 ΨTOPIA.Runout side A, stamped/etched
MERX 78 B//1▽EUT 11 4 ΨTOPIA.Runout side B, stamped/etched
MERX 78-A*Label side A
MERX 78-B*Label side B
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MER 78
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
MER 78 A//3▽E UT 11 1 0 ƱTOPHIASide A stamped, etched
MER 78 B//1▽E UT 11 1 3 ƱSide B stamped, etched
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MERX 78
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
605 MERX78 A//3▽420 FRA POLYGRAM DMRunout side A, stamped
605 MERX78 B//3▽420 FRA POLYGRAM DMRunout side B, stamped
MERX 78 1Label side A
MERX 78 2Label side B
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MDS 4013
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Stereo · 18 - Presswell Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MDS-4013-2-56474-PW (PR) MASTERDISK HWA-Side Runout
MDS-4013-2-56475-PW (PR) MASTERDISK HWB-Side Runout
2-56474A-Side Label
2-56475B-Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 35 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s34 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia | Mercury 6059 451First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Brazil | Mercury 6059 451First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1981 | Canada | Mercury M 76126First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | France | Mercury 6059 451First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | France | Mercury 6359 084First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1981 | France | Mercury 6059 451First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Germany | Mercury 6359 084First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1981 | Germany | Mercury 6059 451First year7" | 7" |
| 1981 | Italy | Mercury 6059 451First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1981 | Jamaica | Mercury 6059 451First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Mercury 6359 084First year12", 45 RPM, EP, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, EP, Maxi-Single |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Mercury 6059 451First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Philippines | Mercury MER-24-646First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | South Africa | Mercury TOS 1350First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Spain | Polydor 21 21 456First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Mercury MDS 401312", Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- AWalking Into Sunshine (Original Version)5:45
- BWalking Into Sunshine (Remixed Version)8:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Walking Into Sunshine are there?
35 vinyl pressings of Walking Into Sunshine are listed here, from 17 countries, released between 1981 and 1982.
When was Walking Into Sunshine first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in Netherlands, UK, US, France and more. One of them is Mercury 6359 084.
How do I tell if my copy of Walking Into Sunshine is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6359 084, 6059 451, MERX 78, MER 78) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 6359 084 1M 1 ℗ 1981 670 06 111 and 6359 084 2M 1 ℗ 1981 670 06 111. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Walking Into Sunshine 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.
