Spain
1982- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor SPBO-7402
- Format
- 12"
Piano FantasiaWalkman (Sony Trade Mark)
Vinyl pressings
Walkman (Sony Trade Mark)
by Piano Fantasia · 1982
13 pressings5 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Walkman (Sony Trade Mark) was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Walkman (Sony Trade Mark)
7 pressings came out in 1982, 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.
Canada
1982- Label and catalog number
- Matra MA-014
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
France
1982- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 50.014Clever 50.014
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
Ʈ 50014 A1Hand etched on runout Area Side A
Ʈ 50014 BHand etched on runout Area Side B
[logo SNA]Stamped on both sides
50014/1On center label Side A
France
1982- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 8187Clever 8187
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
France
1982- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 8187Clever 8187
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
Germany
1982- Label and catalog number
- ZYX Records 5024
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Canada | Matra MA-014First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1982 | France | Carrere 50.014 / Clever 50.014First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | France | Carrere 8187 / Clever 8187First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1982 | France | Carrere 8187 / Clever 8187First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Germany | ZYX Records 5024First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Germany | ZYX Records 1029First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Spain | RCA Victor SPBO-7402First year12" | 12" |
| 1983 | Colombia | Top Hits TH-41027", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Spain | RCA Victor SPBO-74037", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Spain | RCA SPCO-740212", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Spain | RCA SPCO-74037", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Spain | RCA Victor SPBO-74037", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Germany | ZYX Records ZYX 549312", 45 RPM, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AWalkman (Sony Trade Mark)4:21
- BSidewalk5:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Walkman (Sony Trade Mark) are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Walkman (Sony Trade Mark) are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1982 and 1986.
When was Walkman (Sony Trade Mark) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Spain, Canada, France, Germany. One of them is RCA Victor SPBO-7402.
How do I tell if my copy of Walkman (Sony Trade Mark) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SPBO-7402, MA-014, 50.014, 8187) 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 Walkman (Sony Trade Mark) 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.
