Belgium
1997- Label and catalog number
- Yeti Records YR 9744
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
YR 9744-A₁Side A, runout hand etched
YR 9744-B₁Side B, runout hand etched
PuncherThe Wall
Vinyl pressings
The Wall
by Puncher · 1997
10 pressings3 countriesTranceElectronic
The Wall was first pressed on vinyl in 1997. 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 The Wall
4 pressings came out in 1997, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Belgium
1997- Label and catalog number
- Yeti Records YR 9744 R
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM
Belgium
1997- Label and catalog number
- Yeti Records YR9744R
- Format
- 12", Promo, White Label, 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM · Stickered
France
1997- Label and catalog number
- Do It Music 3984-20330-0
- Format
- 12"
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.
1990s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Belgium | Yeti Records YR 9744First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
| 1997 | Belgium | Yeti Records YR 9744 RFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
| 1997 | Belgium | Yeti Records YR9744RFirst year12", Promo, White Label, 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, White Label, 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1997 | France | Do It Music 3984-20330-0First year12" | 12" |
2000s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Belgium | 541 541416 50067812", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2002 | France | Absolute Sound AS 192887-112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 2002 | US | Star 69 Records STAR 1245112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 2002 | US | Star 69 Records STAR 1240112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 2002 | US | Star 69 Records STARPROMO 124512", Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 12", Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 2002 | US | Star 69 Records STARPROMO 1245112", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AThe Wall (Over The Wall Mix)6:00
- B1The Wall (Wall Of House Mix)6:16
- B2The Wall (Dub Wall Dub Mix)5:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Wall are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Wall are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1997 and 2002.
When was The Wall first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1997, in Belgium, France. One of them is Yeti Records YR 9744.
How do I tell if my copy of The Wall is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use YR 9744, YR 9744 R, YR9744R, 3984-20330-0) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, YR 9744-A₁ and YR 9744-B₁. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 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.