UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 7494
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
AMS 7494 A8 ✳ ToneRunout side A, variant 1
AMS 7494 B8 ✳Runout side B, variant 1
AMS 7494-ALabel side A
AMS 7494-BLabel side B
Vinyl pressings
Walking On The Moon
by The Police · 1979
45 pressings14 countriesPop RockRock
Walking On The Moon was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 On The Moon
23 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 8 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMSP 7494
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
AMSP 7494-A1 toneRun-out Side A
AMSP-7494-B1Run-out Side B
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 7494
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Alternate Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
AMS 7494 A4 ToneRunout side A. Variant 1
AMS 7494 B1Runout side B. Variant 1
AMS-7494-A-3 toneRunout side A. Variant 2
AMS-7494-B-3 toneRunout side B. Variant 2
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 7494
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
AMS 7494-A 2 MADE IN FRANCE tone [AREACEM logo]Runout Side A, variant 1
AMS 7494-B 2 MADE IN FRANCE [AREACEM logo]Runout Side B, variant 1
AMS 7494-A MADE IN FRANCE tone [AREACEM logo]Runout Side A, variant 2
AMS 7494-B 2 MADE IN FRANCE [AREACEM logo]Runout Side B, variant 2
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 7494
- Format
- 7", Single, White Label · Paper A&M Records sleeve
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 7494
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Reverse Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
AMS 7494-A tone MADE IN FRANCEA-side runout, variant 1
AMS 7494-B MADE IN FRANCEB-side runout, variant 1
AMS 7494-A tone MADE IN FRANCE [AREACEM logo]A-side runout, variant 2
AMS 7494-B MADE IN FRANCE [AREACEM logo]B-side runout, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 45 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s23 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Canada | A&M Records AM-488First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1979 | Europe | A&M Records AMS 7642 / A&M Records AMS 7494First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Germany | A&M Records AMS 7642First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Germany | A&M Records AMS 7642 / A&M Records AMS 7494First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Germany | A&M Records AMS 7642 / A&M Records AMS 7494First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Ireland | A&M Records AMS 7494First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Portugal | A&M Records PAMS 7494 FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | South Africa | A&M Records AMRS 1307First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | UK | A&M Records AMS 7494First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | UK | A&M Records AMSP 7494First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | UK | A&M Records AMS 7494First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | UK | A&M Records AMS 7494First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | UK | A&M Records AMS 7494First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | UK | A&M Records AMS 7494First year7", Single, White Label | 7", Single, White Label |
| 1979 | UK | A&M Records AMS 7494First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1980s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | A&M Records K77227", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | France | A&M Records AMS 76427", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | France | A&M Records AMS 76427", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | France | A&M Records AMS 76427", 45 RPM, Single, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label |
| 1980 | Japan | A&M Records AMP-10757", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Japan | A&M Records AMP-10757", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Spain | A&M Records AMS 7669 / A&M Records AMS-76697", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Spain | A&M Records AMS 76697", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Spain | A&M Records AMS 7669 / A&M Records AMS-76697", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Spain | A&M Records AMS 7669 / A&M Records AMS-76697", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Spain | A&M Records AMS 7669 / A&M Records AMS-76697", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Spain | A&M Records AMS 7669 / A&M Records AMS-76697", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Spain | A&M Records AMS 7669 / A&M Records AMS-76697", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Spain | A&M Records AMS 7669 / A&M Records AMS-76697", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Spain | A&M Records AMS 7669 / A&M Records AMS-76697", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AWalking On The Moon3:59
- BVisions Of The Night3:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Walking On The Moon are there?
45 vinyl pressings of Walking On The Moon are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1979 and 1986.
When was Walking On The Moon first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in UK, US, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is A&M Records AMS 7494.
How do I tell if my copy of Walking On The Moon is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AMS 7494, AMSP 7494, 4792, AM-488) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AMS 7494 A8 ✳ Tone and AMS 7494 B8 ✳. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Walking On The Moon 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.
