UK
1964- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone R 5171
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7XCE 17738-1 NRunout (Stamped) Side A
7XCE 17739-1 NRunout (Stamped) Side B
Matt MonroWalk Away / Around The World
Vinyl pressings
Walk Away / Around The World
by Matt Monro · 1964
21 pressings11 countriesVocalPop
Walk Away / Around The World was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 / Around The World
18 pressings came out in 1964, the album's first year, in 10 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
1964- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone R 5171
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7XCE 17738-1 N AP KT 2A stamped
7XCE 17739-1 N OR KT 1B stamped
UK
1964- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 45-R 5171 NI
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1964- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone R 5171
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
7XCE 17738-1 NRunout (Stamped) Side A
7XCE 17739-1 NRunout (Stamped) Side B
Australia
1964- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone A-8132
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Australia
1964- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone A8132
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7AXPA 804 7XCE 17738Runout side A, etched
7AXPA 805 7XCE 17739Runout side B, etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Australia | Parlophone A-8132First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Australia | Parlophone A8132First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Canada | Capitol Records 72190First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | India | Parlophone 45-R.5171First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1964 | Ireland | Parlophone R(I) 5171First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Ireland | Parlophone R(I) 5171First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Japan | Odeon OR - 1180First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1964 | Japan | Odeon OR-1180First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1964 | Japan | Odeon OR-1180First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Netherlands | Parlophone R 5171First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | New Zealand | Parlophone NZP.3174First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | New Zealand | Parlophone NZP.3174First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Nigeria | Parlophone 45-R 5171 NIFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Philippines | Parlophone PAL-60229 / Parlophone R-5171First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | UK | Parlophone R 5171First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Odeon OR-11807", Single · Colored vinyl | 7", Single · Colored vinyl |
| ? | Norway | Parlophone R 51717", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Philippines | Parlophone PAL-60229 / Parlophone 7XCE-177387", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AWalk Away (Warum Nur Warum)
- BAround The World
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Walk Away / Around The World are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Walk Away / Around The World are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Walk Away / Around The World first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in UK, Australia, Canada, India and more. One of them is Parlophone R 5171.
How do I tell if my copy of Walk Away / Around The World is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use R 5171, 45-R 5171 NI, A-8132, A8132) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7XCE 17738-1 N and 7XCE 17739-1 N. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Walk Away / Around The World 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.
