Australia
1985- Label and catalog number
- Motown 1851 MF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
1851 MF ASide A label
1851 MF BSide B label
Vinyl pressings
Walk Like A Man
by Mary Jane Girls · 1985
18 pressings8 countriesFunkDiscoFunk / Soul
Walk Like A Man was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Like A Man
2 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 2 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.
New Zealand
1985- Label and catalog number
- Motown 1851 MF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
1851 MFASide A label
1851 MFBSide B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | Motown 1851 MFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | New Zealand | Motown 1851 MFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Canada | Motown MOT-1851 / Motown 18517", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Canada | Gordy 18517" | 7" |
| 1986 | Europe | Motown ZT 4079612" | 12" |
| 1986 | Europe | Motown ZT 40796DJ12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Mexico | Motown TM•3912", Single | 12", Single |
| 1986 | Mexico | Motown RX-2697", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | UK | Motown ZB 407957", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK | Motown ZT 4079612", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | US | Gordy 1851 GF / Gordy 1851MF7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1986 | US | Motown 1851MF-RE17", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | Motown 1851MF-RE17", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | Motown 1851MF-RE17", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1986 | Europe | Motown ZB407957", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Motown 1851MF-RE1 / Motown 1851MF7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AWalk Like A Man5:40
- B1All Night Long5:34
- B2Shadow Lover4:19
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Walk Like A Man are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Walk Like A Man are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was Walk Like A Man first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Australia, New Zealand. One of them is Motown 1851 MF.
How do I tell if my copy of Walk Like A Man is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1851 MF) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1851 MF A and 1851 MF B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Walk Like A Man 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.
