UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Phonogram DEXYS 1412Mercury 870 228-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Kevin RowlandWalk Away
Vinyl pressings
Walk Away
by Kevin Rowland · 1988
10 pressings5 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Walk 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 Walk Away
10 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 5 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.
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 870 228-7Phonogram DEXYS 14
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DEXYS 14 A-1U-1-2Runout stamped side A
DEXYS 14 B-1U-1-2Runout stamped side B
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Phonogram DEXYB 1412Mercury 870 439-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Gatefold
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Phonogram DEXYS DJ 1412
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, White Label
- Runout / matrix
DEXYS 1412 A-1U-1-1Runout stamped side A
DEXYS 1412 B-1U-1-1Runout stamped side B
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Phonogram DEXYS 14-12DJMercury 870 228-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
France
1988- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 870 228-7
- 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | France | Mercury 870 228-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Netherlands | Mercury 870 228-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Portugal | Mercury 870 228-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Spain | Mercury 870 228-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Spain | Mercury 870 228-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | Phonogram DEXYS 1412 / Mercury 870 228-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | UK | Mercury 870 228-7 / Phonogram DEXYS 14First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | Phonogram DEXYS 14-12DJ / Mercury 870 228-1First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | Phonogram DEXYB 1412 / Mercury 870 439-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1988 | UK | Phonogram DEXYS DJ 1412First year12", 45 RPM, Single, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, Single, White Label |
Tracklist
- AWalk Away
- BEven When I Hold You
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Walk Away are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Walk Away are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Walk Away first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, France, Netherlands, Portugal and more. One of them is Phonogram DEXYS 1412.
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 DEXYS 1412, 870 228-7, DEXYB 1412, DEXYS DJ 1412) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. 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.
