UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records FX 1004
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
FX 1004 A//1▽420 R 11 2A side runout, machine stamped
FX 1004 B//1▽420R 11 2B side runout, machine stamped
Vinyl pressings
Walkabout
by The Fixx · 1986
21 pressings13 countriesNew WaveRock
Walkabout was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Walkabout
18 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 13 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.
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records FX1004
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-5705
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MCA 5496-SS3 P1 STERLINGSide A runout, variant 1
MCA 5497-SS4 JRP P1 STERLINGSide B runout, variant 1
MCA 5496-SS4 JRP P1 STERLINGSide A runout, variant 2
MCA 5497-SS4 JRP P1 STERLINGSide B runout, variant 2
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-5705
- Format
- LP, Album · Gloversville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MCA 5496-SS1 ▣-G-▣ STERLINGA side etched, variant 1
MCA 5497-SS1 1 ▣-G-▣ STERLINGB side etched, variant 1
MCA 5496-SS1 ▣-G-▣ STERLINGA side etched, variant 2
MCA 5497-SS2 2 ▣-G-▣ STERLINGB side etched, variant 2
Japan
June 25, 1986- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records P-13298
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
P-13298-1 TO 1 - A - 1 3 〄 6-6Side 1 runout
P-13298-2 TO 1 - A - 5 3 〄Side 2 runout
P-13298-1Side 1 label
P-13298-2Side 2 label
Argentina
1986- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records FX1004
- 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 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Argentina | MCA Records FX1004First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Argentina | MCA Records 80019First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Australia | MCA Records 5705-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Brazil | MCA Records 604.7235First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-5705First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-5705LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1986 | Europe | MCA Records 253 038-1 / MCA Records MCA-5705First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Italy | MCA Records 25 3038-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Japan | MCA Records P-13298First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1986 | Mexico | WEA LCA-6503First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | South Africa | MCA Records LMCA 5705First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | South Korea | MCA Records MCA-5705First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Spain | MCA Records 253038-1 / MCA Records 253038 1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | Spain | MCA Records 253038-1 / MCA Records 253038 1First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | UK | MCA Records FX 1004First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Secret Separation3:51
- A2Built For The Future4:07
- A3Treasure It4:38
- A4Chase The Fire4:27
- A5Can't Finish4:09
- B1Walkabout4:35
- B2One Look Up4:15
- B3Read Between The Lines3:59
- B4Sense The Adventure3:42
- B5Camphor3:53
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Walkabout are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Walkabout are listed here, from 13 countries.
When was Walkabout first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in UK, US, Japan, Argentina and more. One of them is MCA Records FX 1004.
How do I tell if my copy of Walkabout is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FX 1004, FX1004, MCA-5705, P-13298) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, FX 1004 A//1▽420 R 11 2 and FX 1004 B//1▽420R 11 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Walkabout 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.
