US
May 1971- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABC-11301
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-16180-S SPA Label
45-16178-S SPB Label
James GangWalk Away
Vinyl pressings
Walk Away
by James Gang · 1971
22 pressings14 countriesClassic RockRock
Walk Away was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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
20 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 12 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
May 1971- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records 45-11301
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
16180-S [Artisan Logo]A side runout
16178-S [Artisan Logo]B side runout
AMP 45-16180-SA side label
AMP 45-16178-SB side label
US
May 1971- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records 45-ABC-11301
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
16180-S [Artisan logo]A-side runout
16178-S [Artisan logo]B-side runout
AMP 45-16180-SA-side label
AMP 45-16178-SB-side label
US
May 1971- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records 45-ABC-11301
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
16180-S ∧② △84711Side A
16178-S ② △84712 xSide B
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records 45-11301
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABC-11301
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
16180-S-③ (Artisan logo) MR(circled logo) Δ84711Side A Runout
16178-S-① MR(circled logo) Δ84712-X (Artisan logo)Side B Runout
45-16180-SSide A Label
45-16178-SSide B Label
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.
1970s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | Probe PRO-9526First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Canada | ABC Records ABC 11301First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Denmark | ABC Records PRO 533First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Germany | Probe 1 C 006-92 510 / Probe 1C 006-92 510First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1971 | Greece | ABC Records ABCg 202First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Japan | ABC Records HIT-1889First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | Japan | ABC Records HIT-1889(S)First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Mexico | Gamma G-1039First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Netherlands | Probe 5C 006-92 510First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Norway | Stateside 7E 006 92510 M / Stateside 7E 006-92510 MFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | UK | Probe PRO 533First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | UK | Probe PRO 533First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | US | ABC Records ABC-11301First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | ABC Records 45-11301First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | ABC Records ABC-11301First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Probe 2 C 006-925107", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | New Zealand | Probe PROBE. 137", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AWalk Away2:50
- BYadig?2:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Walk Away are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Walk Away are listed here, from 14 countries.
When was Walk Away first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, UK, Italy, Australia and more. One of them is ABC Records ABC-11301, released May 1971.
How do I tell if my copy of Walk Away is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ABC-11301, 45-11301, 45-ABC-11301, PRO 533) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-16180-S SP and 45-16178-S SP. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Walk 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.
