UK
1967- Label and catalog number
- Philips BF 1576Philips 320 249 BF
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono
- Runout / matrix
320249 1F ▽ 1 420 1 8A Side Runout
320 24 ̶9̶9 2F ̷B̷ ̷▽ 1 420 1 2 7B Side Runout
320 249 1FA Side Label
320 249 2FB Side Label
The Walker BrothersWalking In The Rain
Vinyl pressings
Walking In The Rain
by The Walker Brothers · 1967
15 pressings11 countriesPop RockRock
Walking In The Rain was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 The Rain
15 pressings came out in 1967, 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.
UK
1967- Label and catalog number
- Philips BF 1576Philips 320 249 BF
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
320249 1F ▽ 1 420 1 1 2A Side Runout
320249 249 ▽ 1 420 1 1 1B Side Runout
320 249 1FA Side Label
320 249 2FB Side Label
Australia
1967- Label and catalog number
- Philips BF-323
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
1576A 7XS 5610Etched on disc side A
1576B 7XS 5611Etched on disc side B
1576 AA side label
1576 BB side label
Austria
1967- Label and catalog number
- Philips 320 249 BF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
P1967 CM AA 320249-1FStamped on disc side A
P1967 CM AA 320249-2FStamped on disc side B
AA 320249.1FPrinted on label side A
AA 320249.2FPrinted on label side B
Belgium
1967- Label and catalog number
- Philips 320249 BFPhilips 320 249 BF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Blue/Silver Label
- Runout / matrix
AA-320249-1FStamped on disc side A
AA-320249-2FStamped on disc side B
AA 320 249.IFPrinted on label side A
AA 320.249.2FPrinted on label side B
Denmark
1967- Label and catalog number
- Philips BF 320 249Philips 320 249 BF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
320 249 1F 710 P67Stamped on disc side A
320 249 2F 710 P67Stamped on disc side B
320 249-1 FPrinted on label side A
320 249-2 FPrinted on label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Australia | Philips BF-323First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Austria | Philips 320 249 BFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Belgium | Philips 320249 BF / Philips 320 249 BFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Denmark | Philips BF 320 249 / Philips 320 249 BFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Germany | Star-Club Records 148 588 STFFirst yearSingle, 7", 45 RPM | Single, 7", 45 RPM |
| 1967 | Germany | Star-Club Records 148 588 STFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1967 | Ireland | Philips EBF 1576First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Japan | Philips SFL-1116First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1967 | Japan | Philips SFL-1116First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1967 | Netherlands | Philips 320 249 BFFirst year7", Single, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Norway | Philips 320.249 BF / Philips BF 1576First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Norway | Philips 320.249 BFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Sweden | Philips BF 320 249 / Philips 320 249 BFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | UK | Philips BF 1576 / Philips 320 249 BFFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | UK | Philips BF 1576 / Philips 320 249 BFFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- AWalking In The Rain3:31
- BBaby Make It The Last Time3:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Walking In The Rain are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Walking In The Rain are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Walking In The Rain first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in UK, Australia, Austria, Belgium and more. One of them is Philips BF 1576.
How do I tell if my copy of Walking In The Rain is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BF 1576, BF-323, 320 249 BF, 320249 BF) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 320249 1F ▽ 1 420 1 8 and 320 24 ̶9̶9 2F ̷B̷ ̷▽ 1 420 1 2 7. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Walking In The Rain 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.
