Australia
1984- Label and catalog number
- CBS BA 3273
- Format
- 7"
Vinyl pressings
Walking On The Chinese Wall
by Philip Bailey · 1984
22 pressings13 countriesPop RockDowntempoElectronicRock
Walking On The Chinese Wall was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Walking On The Chinese Wall
6 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Ireland
1984- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS A 6202
- Format
- 7", Single, Stereo
Japan
1984- Label and catalog number
- CBS/Sony 07SP 881
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
New Zealand
1984- Label and catalog number
- CBS BA 223273
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Australia
1984- Label and catalog number
- CBS BA 3273
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
MX215449Side A label
MX215450Side B label
Japan
1984- Label and catalog number
- CBS/Sony 07SP 881
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | CBS BA 3273First year7" | 7" |
| 1984 | Australia | CBS BA 3273First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Ireland | CBS CBS A 6202First year7", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Japan | CBS/Sony 07SP 881First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Japan | CBS/Sony 07SP 881First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1984 | New Zealand | CBS BA 223273First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Canada | Columbia 38-048267", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Europe | CBS CBSA 12.6079 / CBS A 12-607912", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Europe | CBS CBSA 6079 / Kalimba Productions CBSA 60797", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | CBS CBSA 6079 / Kalimba Productions CBSA 60797", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Italy | CBS CBSA 60797", Single | 7", Single |
| 1985 | Portugal | CBS CBS A 60797", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | South Africa | CBS SSC 57917", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Spain | CBS CBS A 12.6079 / CBS CBS A 12-607912", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Spain | CBS CBS A 60797", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AWalking On The Chinese Wall4:30
- BChildren Of The Ghetto5:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Walking On The Chinese Wall are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Walking On The Chinese Wall are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
When was Walking On The Chinese Wall first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Australia, Ireland, Japan, New Zealand. One of them is CBS BA 3273.
How do I tell if my copy of Walking On The Chinese Wall is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BA 3273, CBS A 6202, 07SP 881, BA 223273) 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 Walking On The Chinese 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.
