US
January 1973- Label and catalog number
- Motown Y 438F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
X 438 f-3 HKO-302M12. TvC PESide A Runout, Etched
Y 438 f A HKU-365M01 TvC PESide B Runout, Etched
HKO-302M12Side A Label
HKU-365M01Side B Label
Four TopsWalk Away Renee / You Keep Me Running Away
Vinyl pressings
Walk Away Renee / You Keep Me Running Away
by Four Tops · 1973
11 pressings3 countriesRhythm & BluesSoulFunk / Soul
Walk Away Renee was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Away Renee
2 pressings came out in 1973, 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
January 1973- Label and catalog number
- Motown Y 438F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | US | Motown Y 438FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | US | Motown Y 438FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | UK | Tamla Motown TMG 10117", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | UK | Tamla Motown TMG 10117", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | UK | Tamla Motown TMG 10117", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | UK | Tamla Motown TMG 10117", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Germany | Motown 100·15·0217", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Tamla Motown TMG 10117", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| ? | UK | Tamla Motown TMG 10117", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| ? | UK | Tamla Motown TMG 10117", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| ? | US | Collectables COL-4387", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AWalk Away Renee2:42
- BYou Keep Me Running Away2:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Walk Away Renee are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Walk Away Renee are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1973 and 1982.
When was Walk Away Renee first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US. One of them is Motown Y 438F, released January 1973.
How do I tell if my copy of Walk Away Renee is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use Y 438F) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, X 438 f-3 HKO-302M12. TvC PE and Y 438 f A HKU-365M01 TvC PE. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Walk Away Renee 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.
