UK
2005- Label and catalog number
- Squarepeg SQPG7001
- Format
- 7"
The EggWalking Away
Vinyl pressings
Walking Away
by The Egg · 2005
10 pressings5 countriesElectroElectronic
Walking Away was first pressed on vinyl in 2005. 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 Away
5 pressings came out in 2005, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Germany
September 2005- Label and catalog number
- Great Stuff Recordings GSR020
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
GSR 020 A K SST MPORunout etched, side A
GSR 020 B MPORunout etched, side B
Spain
November 21, 2005- Label and catalog number
- Kastoria Records KSTMX 08
- Format
- 12" · Orange
Spain
November 21, 2005- Label and catalog number
- Kastoria Records KSTMX 08
- Format
- 12"
Germany
2005- Label and catalog number
- Great Stuff Recordings GSR020
- Format
- 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
GSR 020 A K SST MPORun-out Side A
GSR 020 B K SST MPORun-out Side B
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.
2000s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Germany | Great Stuff Recordings GSR020First year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 2005 | UK | Squarepeg SQPG7001First year7" | 7" |
| 2005 | Germany | Great Stuff Recordings GSR020First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2005 | Spain | Kastoria Records KSTMX 08First year12" · Colored vinyl | 12" · Colored vinyl |
| 2005 | Spain | Kastoria Records KSTMX 08First year12" | 12" |
| 2006 | UK | Cr2 Records C202112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Special Edition | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Special Edition |
| 2006 | France | Full Force Session FFS008 P12", Promo, 45 RPM, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 45 RPM, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 2006 | Italy | Motivo Productions Motivo 09312" | 12" |
| 2006 | UK | Gusto Records 12GUS3712", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2009 | UK | CR2 Records 12C2X021 / Infrared 12C2X02112", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Walking Away (Tocadisco's Acid Walk Mix)6:51
- A2Walking Away (Original Mix - 7" Edit)4:56
- B1Walking Away (Kiki Remix)7:57
- B2Wall (Ed Maxis Kraeppelkaffee Remix)5:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Walking Away are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Walking Away are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 2005 and 2009.
When was Walking Away first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2005, in UK, Germany, Spain. One of them is Squarepeg SQPG7001.
How do I tell if my copy of Walking Away is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SQPG7001, GSR020, KSTMX 08) 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 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.