UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Motown TMG 1366
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Thomas McClaryThin Walls
Vinyl pressings
Thin Walls
by Thomas McClary · 1984
14 pressings8 countriesFunk / Soul
Thin Walls was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Thin Walls
11 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 6 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
1984- Label and catalog number
- Motown TMGT 1366
- Format
- 12", White Label, 45 RPM
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Motown TMGT 1366
- Format
- 12"
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Motown 1768 MF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Motown 1768MF
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Motown 1768 MF
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Canada | Motown M 1768XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | France | Motown ZB 61574First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Germany | Motown ZB 69274First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | Germany | RCA ZC 69275First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Motown ZB-64352First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | Motown TMG 1366First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | Motown TMGT 1366First year12", White Label, 45 RPM | 12", White Label, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | Motown TMGT 1366First year12" | 12" |
| 1984 | US | Motown 1768MFFirst year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | Motown 1768 MFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | US | Motown 1768 MF7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1984 | US | Motown 1768 MFFirst year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Australia | Motown 1768 MF7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | South Africa | Motown TMS 6317", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- AThin Walls4:10
- BLove Will Find A Way3:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Thin Walls are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Thin Walls are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
When was Thin Walls first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, US, Canada, France and more. One of them is Motown TMG 1366.
How do I tell if my copy of Thin Walls is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TMG 1366, TMGT 1366, 1768 MF, 1768MF) 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 Thin Walls 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.