Netherlands
1973- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2066 298
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
AA 2066 298 1W 1 ℗ 1973 670 03 1Runout A Stamped
AA 2066 298 2W 1 ℗ 1973 670 1 03Runout B Stamped
2066 298-1WLabel A
2066 298-2WLabel B
MandrillFencewalk
Vinyl pressings
Fencewalk
by Mandrill · 1973
12 pressings7 countriesFunkLatinFunk / Soul
Fencewalk 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 Fencewalk
10 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 7 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2066 367
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
2066 367 A // 1▽420 11 2Stamped in runout, Side A
2066 367 B // 1▽420 11 1Stamped in runout, Side B
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-14163Polydor 2066 298
- Format
- 7", Single, Stereo · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PD-14163 A-S-1A Sterling KLSide A [Etched], variant 1
PD-14163 B-S-1A [IAM Logo]Side B [Etched], variant 1
PD-14163 A-S-1A [IAM logo] Sterling RLRunout side A, etched, except [IAM logo STERLING] stamped, variant 2
PD-14163 B-S-1A [IAM Logo]Runout side B, etched, except [IAM logo] stamped, variant 2
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 14163
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
PD-14163-AS-1B 1-1 PRSide A runout
PD-14163-BS-1B 1-1 PRSide B runout
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-14163
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-14163
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
PD-14163-A-1A IAM STERLINGA-Side Runout Etching
PD-14163-AS-1A IAM STERLING RLB-Side Runout Etching
PD-14163 A-MA-Side Label
PD-14163 A-SB-Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Australia | Polydor 2066 349First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Brazil | Polydor 2066 345First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Canada | Polydor 2066 298First year7", Single, Stereo, 45 RPM | 7", Single, Stereo, 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Jamaica | Polydor PD-14163 / Polydor 2066 298First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1973 | Netherlands | Polydor 2066 298First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1973 | UK | Polydor 2066 367First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | US | Polydor PD-14163 / Polydor 2066 298First year7", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Polydor PD-14163First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1973 | US | Polydor PD 14163First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | US | Polydor PD-14163First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Polydor 456 689-112" | 12" |
| ? | UK | Urban URBX 3812", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AFencewalk
- BHagalo
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Fencewalk are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Fencewalk are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Fencewalk first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in Netherlands, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Polydor 2066 298.
How do I tell if my copy of Fencewalk is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2066 298, 2066 367, PD-14163, PD 14163) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AA 2066 298 1W 1 ℗ 1973 670 03 1 and AA 2066 298 2W 1 ℗ 1973 670 1 03. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Fencewalk 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.
