US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Epic 48-50786ICE 48-50786
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
T1 XSS 166647 1CRunout - Side A
T1 XSS 166648 1DRunout - Side B
STERLINGRunout - Both Sides
XSS 166647
Eddy GrantWalking On Sunshine
Vinyl pressings
Walking On Sunshine
by Eddy Grant · 1978
23 pressings7 countriesDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
Walking On Sunshine was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Sunshine
7 pressings came out in 1978, 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.
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Epic 49-03186
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
XSS 170311-1D \T COLUMBIA NY √ANOS
XSS 170312-1D \T COLUMBIA NY
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Epic 9-50766
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
ZSS 166645A
ZSS 166646B
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Epic AS 667
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XSS 166647Side A label
XSS 166648Side B label
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Epic 9-50766
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
ZSS 166645Labels
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Epic AS 667
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Misprint, Promo
- Runout / matrix
XSS 166647Side A label
XSS 166648Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | US | Epic 48-50786 / ICE 48-50786First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1978 | US | Epic 49-03186First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1978 | US | Epic AS 667First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | Epic 9-50766First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | US | Epic 9-50766First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene · Promo |
| 1978 | US | Epic AS 667First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Misprint, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Misprint, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | Epic 49-03186First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1979 | France | International AZ GT 12312", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1979 | France | ICE SG 724 / Disc' AZ International SG 72445 RPM, 7" | 45 RPM, 7" |
| 1979 | Netherlands | ICE 43367", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Spain | ICE 02.1449/945 RPM, 7", Single | 45 RPM, 7", Single |
| 1979 | UK | ICE GUY 27-1212", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | UK | ICE GUY 277", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1979 | France | Disc' AZ International SG 7247", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Netherlands | Dureco MS 1612", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1989 | Unknown | EMI P 5189407", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
2000s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Japan | Fantasy CLP-51712", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2001 | UK | ICE SAM0053712", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 2001 | UK | ICE SAM00560 / EastWest SAM0056012", Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 12", Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 2001 | UK | ICE SAM0053612", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2001 | UK | ICE SAM0055912", Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 12", Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 2001 | UK & Europe | EastWest 0927-42718-0 / EastWest EW242T12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Disc'Az AZ/0 15312", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM, Reissue | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AWalking On Sunshine5:20
- BSunshine Jam4:51
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Walking On Sunshine are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Walking On Sunshine are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1978 and 2001.
When was Walking On Sunshine first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US. One of them is Epic 48-50786.
How do I tell if my copy of Walking On Sunshine is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 48-50786, 49-03186, 9-50766, AS 667) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, T1 XSS 166647 1C and T1 XSS 166648 1D. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Walking On 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.
