US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy Fantasy 736
- Format
- 7", Stereo, Single
- Runout / matrix
T F-736A-1Runout Side A
T F-736B-1Runout Side B
F-736-ALabel side A
F-736-BLabel side B
The BlackbyrdsWalking In Rhythm / The Baby
Vinyl pressings
Walking In Rhythm / The Baby
by The Blackbyrds · 1974
32 pressings16 countriesFunkFunk / Soul
Walking In Rhythm / The Baby was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 In Rhythm / The Baby
19 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 11 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy F-736
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
F-736A HA) Runout, etched
F-736B HB) Runout, etched
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy Fantasy 736
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
F-736-A-A-Side Label
F-736-B-B-Side Label
p(stamped, inverted) F-736A(etched)A side deadwax
p(stamped) F-736B(etched)B side deadwax
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy 736
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy F-736-A-SFantasy F-736-A-M
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Single
- Runout / matrix
F-736-A-SStereo Side
F-736-A-MMono Side
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy F-736-A-SFantasy F-736-A-M
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Single
- Runout / matrix
F-736-A-SStereo Side
F-736-A-MMono Side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 32 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s27 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Argentina | Fantasy FTS-1018First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1974 | Australia | Fantasy K-5850First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Canada | Fantasy Fantasy 736First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Germany | Fantasy BF 18309 / Bellaphon BF 18309First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Ireland | Fantasy FTC.114First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Jamaica | Fantasy F-736First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1974 | Japan | Fantasy LFR-10743First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Netherlands | Fantasy 5C 006-96629First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | New Zealand | Fantasy K 5850First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Philippines | Fantasy FAN-21005First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | US | Fantasy Fantasy 736First year7", Stereo, Single | 7", Stereo, Single |
| 1974 | US | Fantasy F-736First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | US | Fantasy F-736-A-S / Fantasy F-736-A-MFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Single · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Single · Promo |
| 1974 | US | Fantasy Fantasy 736First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | Fantasy F-736-A-S / Fantasy F-736-A-MFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Single · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Single · Promo |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Philippines | Fantasy F-45-0027", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Fantasy 7367", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene, Stereo |
| ? | US | Collectables COL. 77367", Single, Reissue | 7", Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Fantasy 7367", 45 RPM, Reissue, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Styrene |
| ? | US | Fantasy Fantasy 7367", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AWalking In Rhythm2:54
- BThe Baby4:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Walking In Rhythm / The Baby are there?
32 vinyl pressings of Walking In Rhythm / The Baby are listed here, from 16 countries, released between 1974 and 1975.
When was Walking In Rhythm / The Baby first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, Argentina, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Fantasy Fantasy 736.
How do I tell if my copy of Walking In Rhythm / The Baby is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use Fantasy 736, F-736, 736, F-736-A-S) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, T F-736A-1 and T F-736B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Walking In Rhythm / The Baby 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.
