UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Pinnacle Records PIN 1
- Format
- 7"
Vinyl pressings
A Walk In The Park
by Nick Straker Band · 1979
35 pressings14 countriesDiscoElectronic
A Walk In The Park 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 A Walk In The Park
22 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 11 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
- Pinnacle Records PIN 1
- Format
- 7", Single, Picture Disc, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
tone JP m|< # de-luxe PIN+1+A2 ORRunout side A
PIN-1-B W A4Runout side B
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Pinnacle Records PIN 1Pinnacle Records PIN 1-12
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo · Green Translucent
- Runout / matrix
PIN + 1 + A OR toneSide A Run-out etched
PIN + 1 + B OR toneSide B Run-out etched
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Pinnacle Records PIN 1Pinnacle Records PIN 1-12
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM · Red
- Runout / matrix
PIN + 1 + A OR toneRunout, A-side, etched
PIN + 1 + B OR toneRunout, B-side, etched
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Pinnacle Records PIN 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · 4-Prong Centre
- Runout / matrix
PIN 1 - A -1 w toneRunout A-side etched
PIN - 1 - B - 1 AIH wRunout B-side etched
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- CBS S CBS 8525
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CBS-S-8525 A1 31 timtomA Side Run-out Etching
CBS-S-8525 B1 ⋀B Side Run-out Etching
S CBS 8525 ALabel side-A
S CBS 8525 BLabel side-B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 35 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | CBS BA 222695First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Australia | Philips 6079 720First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Australia | CBS BA 222695First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Belgium | Philips 6079 720First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | France | Philips 6173 700First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Germany | Decca 6.20017 AE / Decca 6.20 017First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Germany | Decca 6.12 505 / Decca 6.12505 ACFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Germany | Decca 6.12 505 / Decca 6.12505 ACFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Ireland | CBS S CBS 8525First year7" | 7" |
| 1979 | Italy | Philips 9198 353First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Italy | Philips 6079 720First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Philips 6079 720First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Portugal | Philips 60 79 720First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Scandinavia | Mariann International MIS 2249 / Mariann MIS 2249First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Spain | Philips 60 79 720First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Bolivia | CBS 103297", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP |
| 1980 | Brazil | Young 301.11907", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Brazil | Young 301.11907", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1980 | France | CBS CBS 8525 / Red Melody CBS 85257", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Italy | Derby DBR 102767", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Netherlands | RCA PB-45387", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Spain | CBS CBS 85257", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | US | Epic 9-509047", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | Epic 9-509047", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | UK | CBS S CBS 85257", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | UK | CBS S CBS 85257", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | UK | CBS S CBS 85257", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Spain | Blanco Y Negro MX 83712", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AA Walk In The Park
- BSomething In The Music
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Walk In The Park are there?
35 vinyl pressings of A Walk In The Park are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1979 and 1997.
When was A Walk In The Park first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in UK, Australia, Belgium, France and more. One of them is Pinnacle Records PIN 1.
How do I tell if my copy of A Walk In The Park is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PIN 1, S CBS 8525, 6079 720, 6173 700) 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 A Walk In The Park 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.