US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 90007-1ZE Records 90007-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ST-IL-824982-ARSide One Label
ST-IL-824982-ARSide Two Label
Sweet Pea AtkinsonDon't Walk Away
Vinyl pressings
Don't Walk Away
by Sweet Pea Atkinson · 1982
12 pressings8 countriesSoulDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
Don't Walk Away 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 Don't Walk Away
9 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 7 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.
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 90007-1ZE Records 90007-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · SP - Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
S̶T̶I̶L̶.̶8̶2̶4̶8̶9̶1̶ ̶A̶ St-IL-824981-A 0-1 SM1-1 STERLINGRunout A
SP 0-1 SM1-1 ST IL 824982•A STERLINGRunout B
ST-IL-824981-SPLabel A
ST-IL-824982-SPLabel B
UK
January 1982- Label and catalog number
- ZE Records ILPS 7018
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ILPS 7018 A-2U-1-1- 1 JONZSide A runout, variant 1
ILPS 7018 B-2U-1-1- 3 SOUND CLINICSide B runout, variant 1
ILPS 7018 A-2U-1-1-X1 JONZSide A runout, variant 2
ILPS 7018 B-2U-1-1- SOUND CLINICSide B runout, variant 2
Europe
1982- Label and catalog number
- ZE Records 204 913Island Records 204 913
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
204913 A-1 S IISide A
204913 B-1/82 S IISide B
France
1982- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 6313 399ZE Records 6313 399
- Format
- LP, Album
Italy
1982- Label and catalog number
- Island Records ILPS 17018ZE Records ILPS 17018
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Europe | ZE Records 204 913 / Island Records 204 913First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | France | Island Records 6313 399 / ZE Records 6313 399First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Italy | Island Records ILPS 17018 / ZE Records ILPS 17018First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Japan | ZE Records 25S-123First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Japan | ZE Records 25S-123 / Island Records 25S-123First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Netherlands | ZE Records 204 913First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | Island Records 90007-1 / ZE Records 90007-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | Island Records 90007-1 / ZE Records 90007-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | UK | ZE Records ILPS 7018First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Australia | Festival Records L 38043LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Fontana 842 684-1LP | LP |
| ? | Europe | Fontana 842 684-1LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Dance Or Die6:36
- A2Don't Walk Away3:52
- A3Someone Could Lose A Heart Tonight7:20
- A4So Much In Love2:20
- B1Dig Deep4:20
- B2Anyone Who Had A Heart3:06
- B3Girls Fall For Me6:10
- B4Should I Wait4:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Don't Walk Away are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Don't Walk Away are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1982 and 1983.
When was Don't Walk Away first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in US, UK, Europe, France and more. One of them is Island Records 90007-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Don't Walk Away is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 90007-1, ILPS 7018, 204 913, 6313 399) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST-IL-824982-AR and ST-IL-824982-AR. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Don't Walk Away 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.