US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 71834
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
YW 20382 1Side A Stamped (Variant 1)
YW 20383 1Side B Stamped (Variant 1)
YW 20382 2Side A Stamped (Variant 2)
YW 20383 2Side B Stamped (Variant 2)
Leroy Van DykeWalk On By / My World Is Caving In
Vinyl pressings
Walk On By / My World Is Caving In
by Leroy Van Dyke · 1961
22 pressings14 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
Walk On By / My World Is Caving In was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 On By / My World Is Caving In
17 pressings came out in 1961, the album's first year, in 11 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
1961- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 71834
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Allied Pressing
- Runout / matrix
YW 20382 1 E7872Side A Runout
YW 20383 1 E7873Side B Runout
YW20382A-Side Label
YW20383B-Side Label
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 71834
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
YW 20382 4 F SA side runout
YW 20383 3 F SB side runout
YW20382A-Side Label
YW20383B-Side Label
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 71834
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
YW 20382 1Side A Stamped
YW 20383 1Side B Stamped
YW20382A-Side Label
YW20383B-Side Label
UK
December 1961- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 45-AMT 1166
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7XYW 20382-1 N O ET 4Side A runout, stamped variant 1
7XYW 20383-1 N OT ET 3Side B runout, stamped variant 1
7XYW 20382-1 N OG OT ET 2Side A runout, stamped variant 2
7XYW 20383-1 N OD OT ET 2Side B runout, stamped variant 2
Australia
1961- Label and catalog number
- Esquire Mercury 45438
- 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 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Australia | Esquire Mercury 45438First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Australia | Esquire Mercury 45438First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Belgium | Mercury 71.834First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Canada | Mercury 71834XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Denmark | Mercury 71834First year7" | 7" |
| 1961 | Denmark | Mercury 71834First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Ireland | Mercury 45-AMT(I) 1166First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1961 | Japan | Philips M-1009First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | New Zealand | Mercury 71834First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Norway | Philips 320 123 BFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Norway | Philips 320 123 BFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Scandinavia | Philips 320 123 BFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | US | Mercury 71834First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | US | Mercury 71834First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1961 | US | Mercury 71834First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Esquire Mercury 454387", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Finland | Mercury 71834x457", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Norway | Philips 320 123 BF7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | South Africa | Mercury 45-MER 20547", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AWalk On By2:20
- BMy World Is Caving In2:17
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Walk On By / My World Is Caving In are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Walk On By / My World Is Caving In are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1961 and 1962.
When was Walk On By / My World Is Caving In first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US, UK, Australia, Belgium and more. One of them is Mercury 71834.
How do I tell if my copy of Walk On By / My World Is Caving In is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 71834, 45-AMT 1166, 45438, 71.834) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, YW 20382 1 and YW 20383 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Walk On By / My World Is Caving In 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.