Germany
1979- Label and catalog number
- Magnet 1C 006-62 911EMI Electrola 1C 006-62 911
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
MatchBoogie Man / Walk Tall
Vinyl pressings
Boogie Man / Walk Tall
by Match · 1979
12 pressings6 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Boogie Man / Walk Tall was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Boogie Man / Walk Tall
11 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 6 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- Flamingo 12-FM 2
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Red
- Runout / matrix
12-FM-2-A¹ [plus with tick symbol] IT'S PARADISE III⇀Runout side A, etched
12-FM-2-B¹ [plus with tick symbol] III⇀Runout side B, etched
12-FM 2ALabel side A
12-FM 2BLabel side B
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Flamingo FM 2
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · 4-Prong Centre
- Runout / matrix
FM 2 A-1U R 1Runout A-side stamped, variant 1
FM 2 B-1U R 1Runout B-side stamped, variant 1
FM 2 A-1U R 1Runout A-side stamped, variant 2
FM 2 B-1U R 11 1Runout B-side stamped, variant 2
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Flamingo FM 2
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
France
1979- Label and catalog number
- Magnet 2S 052-52.849Sonopresse 2S 052-52.849
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
France
1979- Label and catalog number
- Magnet 2S 008.62911
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
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.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | France | Magnet 2S 052-52.849 / Sonopresse 2S 052-52.849First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | France | Magnet 2S 008.62911First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Germany | Magnet 1C 006-62 911 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-62 911First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Japan | EMI EMR-20603First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Magnet 5c K052Z-62911First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Magnet 5C 006-62911First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | UK | Flamingo 12-FM 2First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1979 | UK | Flamingo FM 2First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | UK | Flamingo FM 2First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Venezuela | Magnet 12-FM-301-AFirst year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Venezuela | Magnet 12fm303First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1979 | UK | Flamingo FM 27", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- ABoogie Man4:05
- BWalk Tall4:09
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Boogie Man / Walk Tall are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Boogie Man / Walk Tall are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Boogie Man / Walk Tall first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in Germany, UK, France, Japan and more. One of them is Magnet 1C 006-62 911.
How do I tell if my copy of Boogie Man / Walk Tall is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1C 006-62 911, 12-FM 2, FM 2, 2S 052-52.849) 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 Boogie Man / Walk Tall 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.