US
August 1979- Label and catalog number
- Epic FE 35745
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute Pressing, Santa Maria Plating, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
ES PAL 35745-3AERunout side A
SXT PBL 35745-2AD MRunout side B
Vinyl pressings
Off The Wall
by Michael Jackson · 1979
149 pressings38 countriesDiscoBoogieFunkBallad
Off The Wall 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 Off The Wall
74 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 33 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
August 1979- Label and catalog number
- Epic FE 35745
- Format
- LP, Album · No Factory Markings, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
PAL 35745-2KA side runout (Variant 1)
PBL 35745-2CB side runout (Variant 1)
PAL 35745-2CA side runout (Variant 2)
PBL 35745-2CB side runout (Variant 2)
US
August 10, 1979- Label and catalog number
- Epic FE 35745
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
AL 35745A-Side Matrix
BL 35745B-Side Matrix
PAL 35745-3BAA-Side Runout Etching, Variant 1
PBL 35745-2CDB-Side Runout Etching, Variant 1
US
August 10, 1979- Label and catalog number
- Epic FE 35745
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
T1 PAL 35745-3AGSide A runout, variant 1
o T1 PBL 35745-2BKSide B runout, variant 1
oT1 PAL 35745-3ACSide A runout, variant 2
o T1 PBL 35745-2BMSide B runout, variant 2
US
August 10, 1979- Label and catalog number
- Epic FE 35745
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
T1 PAL 35745-2HSide A runout
1S PBL 35745-2A ASide B runout
AL 35745Side A label
BL 35745Side B label
US
August 10, 1979- Label and catalog number
- Epic FE 35745
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing, Santa Maria Plating, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
AL 35745A-Side Matrix
BL 35745B-Side Matrix
P PAL 35745-2ARA-Side Runout Etching, Variant 1
o SXT PBL-35745-2AEB-Side Runout Etching, Variant 1
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 149 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s82 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Argentina | CBS 120.509 / Discos CBS 120.509First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Argentina | Epic 147.194First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Australia | Epic ELPS 3973First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Australia | Epic ELPS 3973First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Australia | Epic ELPS 3973First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Australia | Epic ELPS 3973First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Bolivia | CBS 20225 / Discos CBS 20225First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Brazil | Epic 235038First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Chile | Discos CBS 15321First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Colombia | Epic 19212First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Costa Rica | Epic 33.182 / Epic 33182First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Costa Rica | Epic 33182First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Europe | Epic EPC 83468First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Greece | Epic EPC 83468First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Greece | Epic EPC 83468First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s23 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Canada | Epic HE 45745LP, Album, Remastered | LP, Album, Remastered |
| 1980 | Germany | Epic EPC H 83468LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1980 | Portugal | Epic EPC-83468LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | US | Epic HE 45745LP, Album, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Remastered, Stereo |
| 1980 | US | Epic FE 35745LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | South Korea | Life Studio 54 Life 39LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1982 | Japan | Epic 25・3P-149 / Epic/Sony 25・3P-149LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1982 | UK | Epic EPC 450086 1 / Epic 450086 1LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1982 | US | Epic FE 35745LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 1983 | Peru | Epic S.E. 3366LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | South Africa | Epic STR 30025LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1984 | Argentina | CBS 120.509 / Discos CBS 120.509LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1984 | Japan | Epic 30·3P-273LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1984 | Uruguay | CBS Variety 350.390LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Europe | Epic EPC 83468LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Brazil | Epic 184.029/1-450086 / Sony Music Marketing Especial 184.029/1-450086LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1993 | South Korea | Epic CPL-1356 / Epic EK-35745LP, Album | LP, Album |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | UK | EpicLP, Album, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Picture disc | LP, Album, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Picture disc |
| 2009 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP015 / Epic MOVLP015LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
2010s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Europe | Epic 88875189421 / MJJ Productions 88875189421LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2016 | Europe | Epic 88875189421 / MJJ Productions 88875189421LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2016 | Europe | Epic 88875189421 / MJJ Productions 88875189421LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2016 | US | MJJ Productions 88875189421 / Epic 88875189421LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2018 | Europe | Epic 190758664118 / Legacy 190758664118LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue · Limited, Picture disc | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue · Limited, Picture disc |
2020s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | USA & Europe | Epic 88875189421 / MJJ Productions 88875189421LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
| 2025 | US | Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab UD1S 2-06112", 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, Box Set, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered | 12", 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, Box Set, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered |
| 2026 | Europe | Epic 88875189421 / MJJ Productions 88875189421LP, Album, Misprint, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Misprint, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2026 | USA & Europe | Epic 88875189421 / MJJ Productions 88875189421LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
Year unknown31 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | Epic 235.038LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Brazil | Discos CBS 148.113/1-467254LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | Brazil | Epic 235038 / Epic 235.038LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Brazil | Epic 235038 / Epic 235.038LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Greece | Epic CBS 450086 / Epic EPC 450086LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Greece | Epic CBS 450086 / Epic EPC 450086LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Japan | Epic 25-3P-149LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | New Zealand | Epic ELPS 3973LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Peru | Epic S.E. 3366LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Portugal | Epic EPC 83468LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | South Korea | Stereophonic SM 46LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | South Korea | Stereophonic SM 46LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | Spain | Epic EPC 450086 1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Spain | Epic EPC 83468LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Spain | Epic EPC 83468LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough6:02
- A2Rock With You3:38
- A3Working Day And Night5:12
- A4Get On The Floor4:44
- B1Off The Wall4:04
- B2Girlfriend3:04
- B3She's Out Of My Life3:36
- B4I Can't Help It4:27
- B5It's The Falling In Love3:46
- B6Burn This Disco Out3:38
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Off The Wall are there?
149 vinyl pressings of Off The Wall are listed here, from 38 countries, released between 1979 and 2026.
When was Off The Wall first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, UK, Canada, India and more. One of them is Epic FE 35745, released August 1979.
How do I tell if my copy of Off The Wall is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FE 35745, EPC 83468, S EPC 83468, Epic 10001) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ES PAL 35745-3AE and SXT PBL 35745-2AD M. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Off The Wall 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.
