France
1987- Label and catalog number
- Comotion Musique COM 09502-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
The GameWalk Away
Vinyl pressings
Walk Away
by The Game · 1987
19 pressings5 countriesNew WavePop RockRockPop
Walk Away was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Walk Away
1 pressing came out in 1987, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | France | Comotion Musique COM 09502-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Europe | EMI Electrola 006- 20 2424 7 / EMI 006 20 2424 77", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | France | Comotion 159839612", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | France | Comotion COM 09318-612", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited |
| 1988 | France | Comotion 20242477", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | France | Comotion 159839612", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | France | Comotion 20242477", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Italy | EMI 06 20242477", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Portugal | EMI 20242477" | 7" |
| 1989 | Europe | EMI Electrola 060 15 9979 612", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | France | Comotion COM 09502-612" | 12" |
| 1989 | France | Comotion COM 09502-77" | 7" |
| 1989 | France | Comotion 159979612", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | France | Comotion 159979612", Maxi-Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Maxi-Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
1990s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Spain | Boy Records BOY-057-PRO7", Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | Spain | Boy Records BOY-05712", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | Spain | Boy Records BOY-05712", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1994 | Spain | Boy Records BOY-05712", 45 RPM, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1999 | Spain | Old Gold OLD GOLD-081-MX12", Reissue | 12", Reissue |
Tracklist
- AWalk Away (Extended Mix)5:13
- B1Under The White Bible Law4:30
- B2Walk Away4:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Walk Away are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Walk Away are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1987 and 1999.
When was Walk Away first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in France. One of them is Comotion Musique COM 09502-7.
How do I tell if my copy of Walk Away is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use COM 09502-7) 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 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.