US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Tommy Boy TB 919
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
TB 919 A DMM SP1-3 STERLING TJA-Side Runout Etching
TB 919 B DMM SP1-3 STERLING TJB-Side Runout Etching
Information SocietyWalking Away
Vinyl pressings
Walking Away
by Information Society · 1988
14 pressings5 countriesFreestyleElectroSynth-popElectronic
Walking Away was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Away
10 pressings came out in 1988, 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
1988- Label and catalog number
- Tommy Boy 9 27736-7Reprise Records 9 27736-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7-27736-A-SH1 DMM Precision R-21855-SH1-DMM Δ23048 1-1Side A Run-out
7-27736-B-SH1 DMM Precision R-21856-SH1-DMM Δ23048-X 1-1Side B Run-out
7-27736-A-SH1 DMM Precision R-21855-SH1-DMM ⌂23048 SPO-1 AL-SPEtched Runout Variant Side A
7-27736-B-SH1 DMM Precision R-21856-SH1 DMM ⌂23048-X SPO-1 AL-SPEtched Runout Variant Side B
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Tommy Boy TB 919
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Tommy Boy TB 919
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
TB-919 A DMM SP 1-1 STERLINGVariant 1 Runout Side A Etched
TB-919 B DMM SP 1-3 STERLINGVariant 1 Runout Side B Etched
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Tommy Boy 7-27736Reprise Records 7-27736
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
7-27736-ALabel Matrix
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Tommy Boy 7-27736Reprise Records 7-27736
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
7-27736-ALabel Matrix
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Canada | Tommy Boy 92 77367 / Reprise Records 92 77367First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Canada | Tommy Boy 92 77367 / Reprise Records 92 77367First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Philippines | Tommy Boy TBMEP-6202 (TB 919)First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP |
| 1988 | Philippines | Tommy Boy TBM 45-6201First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | US | Tommy Boy TB 919First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1988 | US | Tommy Boy 9 27736-7 / Reprise Records 9 27736-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | US | Tommy Boy TB 919First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Tommy Boy TB 91912", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1988 | US | Tommy Boy TB 919First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1988 | US | Tommy Boy TB 91912", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1988 | US | Tommy Boy 7-27736 / Reprise Records 7-27736First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Tommy Boy 7-27736 / Reprise Records 7-27736First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Denmark | Mega Records MRCS 23947", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Scandinavia | Mega Records MRCX 12239412", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- A1Walking Away (Space Age Mix)6:36
- A2Walking Away (Dub)7:57
- A3Make It Funkier (Boot It Up Vocal)2:56
- B1Walking Away (S.M.D. Mix)7:09
- B2Walking Away (House Dub)6:09
- B3Walking Away (Radio Version)3:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Walking Away are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Walking Away are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1988 and 1989.
When was Walking Away first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in US, Canada, Philippines. One of them is Tommy Boy TB 919.
How do I tell if my copy of Walking Away is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TB 919, 9 27736-7, 7-27736, 92 77367) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TB 919 A DMM SP1-3 STERLING TJ and TB 919 B DMM SP1-3 STERLING TJ. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Walking Away 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.
