UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- RAK RAK 121
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
RAK 121 A-1 KT(Runout, A-side, etched)
RAK 121 B-1 KT(Runout, B-side, etched)
Peter NooneWalnut Whirl
Vinyl pressings
Walnut Whirl
by Peter Noone · 1971
10 pressings9 countriesVocalPop
Walnut Whirl was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Walnut Whirl
10 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 9 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
1971- Label and catalog number
- Rak RAK 121
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
RAK 121ALabel
RAK 121BLabel
Germany
October 1971- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 1C 006-93 006
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
93 006 A-1Runout side A
93 006 B-1Runout side B
1C 006-93006 ALabel side A
1C 006-93006 BLabel side B
New Zealand
October 1971- Label and catalog number
- RAK RAK 121
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
RAK 121-AEtched A
RAK 121-BEtched B
RAK.121ALabel A
RAK.121BLabel B
Angola
1971- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 8E 006-93006 M
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
France
1971- Label and catalog number
- RAK 2C00693006 M
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Angola | Columbia 8E 006-93006 MFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | France | RAK 2C00693006 MFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Ireland | Columbia IDB.793First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Philippines | Parlophone PAL-60997First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Portugal | Columbia 8E 006-93006 MFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | Sweden | Columbia 4E 006-93006 MFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | UK | RAK RAK 121First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | UK | Rak RAK 121First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1971 | Germany | Columbia 1C 006-93 006First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1971 | New Zealand | RAK RAK 121First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AWalnut Whirl
- BRight On Mother
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Walnut Whirl are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Walnut Whirl are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Walnut Whirl first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in UK, Germany, New Zealand, Angola and more. One of them is RAK RAK 121.
How do I tell if my copy of Walnut Whirl is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RAK 121, 1C 006-93 006, 8E 006-93006 M, 2C00693006 M) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RAK 121 A-1 KT and RAK 121 B-1 KT. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Walnut Whirl 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.
