US
February 6, 1981- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records GEF 49683Geffen Records GEF49683
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
YNY 2384SRunoff A
RNY 2385SRunoff B
Vinyl pressings
Walking On Thin Ice - For John
by Yoko Ono · 1981
51 pressings21 countriesLeftfieldSoft RockDiscoElectronic
Walking On Thin Ice - For John was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Thin Ice - For John
40 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 21 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.
US
February 6, 1981- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records GEF49683Geffen Records GEF 49683
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
GEF-49683-YN4-2384-S-SR2 1-2 SP STERLINGRunout side A - variant 1
GEF-49683-RN4-2385-S-SR3 1-1 SP. STERLINGRunout side B - variant 1
GEF-49683-YN4-2384-S-SR2 1-1 SP STERLINGRunout side A - variant 2
GEF-49683-RN4-2385-S-SR3 1-2 SP. STERLINGRunout side B - variant 2
US
February 6, 1981- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records GEF49683
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
GEF-49683-YN4-2384-S-WW1 ∙ ─◁ STERLINGRunout, side A
GEF-49683-RN4-2385-S-WW2#2 ∙ ─◁ STERLINGRunout, side B
YNY 2384SSide A Label
RNY 2385SSide B Label
US
February 6, 1981- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records GEF 49683Geffen Records GEF49683
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
GEF-49683-YNY-2384-S-JW1 STERLING 0Runout A
GEF-49683-RNY-2385-S-JW1 STERLING 0Runout B
YNY 2384SLabel A
RNY 2385SLabel B
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records GEF 49683
- Format
- 7", Single · Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
GEF-49683-YNY-2384-S SR 3 1-2 SP STERLINGSide A, etched/stamped, variant 1
GEF-49683-YNY-2385-S SR 4 1-1 STERLING [SRC logo]Side B, etched/stamped, variant 1
GEF-49683-YNY-2384-S SR 3 1-1 SP STERLINGRunout side A, etched, except [STERLING] stamped, variant 2
GEF-49683-YNY-2385-S SR 3 1-1 SP STERLINGRunout side B, etched, except [STERLING] stamped, variant 2
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records GEF49683
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
GEF-49683-YN4-2384-S-SR2 1-3 SP STERLINGRunout, side A - Variant 1
GEF-49683-RN4-2385-S-SR3 1-2 SP STERLINGRunout, side B - Variant 1
GEF-49683-YN4-2384-S-SR2 1-1 SP STERLINGRunout, side A - Variant 2
GEF-49683-RN4-2385-S-SR3 1-2 SP STERLINGRunout, side B - Variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 51 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s40 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia | Geffen Records GEF 49683 / Lenono Music GEF 49683First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Australia | Geffen Records GEF 49683 / Lenono Music GEF 49683First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Austria | Geffen Records GEF 79 202 / Lenono Music GEF 79202First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Brazil | Geffen Records 16.191First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1981 | Canada | Geffen Records GEF 49683First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Canada | Geffen Records GEF 49683First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | Canada | Geffen Records PROS 935First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | Canada | Geffen Records GEF 49683First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Colombia | Geffen Records 23(1811)00058First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1981 | Ecuador | Geffen Records 45-27505 / Geffen Records GEF49683First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | France | Geffen Records GEF 79202First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Germany | Geffen Records GEF 79 206 / Geffen Records GEF 79206First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 1981 | Germany | Geffen Records GEF 79 202 / Geffen Records GEF 79 202 NFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Guatemala | Geffen Records GEF - 49683First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Ireland | Geffen Records K 79202First year7", Single | 7", Single |
2000s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Unknown | Not On Label12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 2003 | UK | Parlophone 552234 612" | 12" |
| 2003 | US | Twisted America Records 72435-82669-1-712", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2003 | US | Twisted America Records 72438-77937-1-212", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2003 | US | Twisted America Records 72435-82669-1/7 / Mind Train Records S-5140212", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
| 2003 | US | Twisted America Records 72438-77937-1-212", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
| 2003 | US | Twisted America Records 72435-82669-1-712", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2003 | UK | Parlophone 12RDJY 660712", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 2003 | UK | Parlophone 12RDJ 660712", Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 2003 | UK | Parlophone 12RDJX 660712", Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 2003 | UK | Mind Train Records 12MIND 002 / Parlophone 7243 552234 6 312", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AWalking On Thin Ice5:58
- BIt Happened5:06
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Walking On Thin Ice - For John are there?
51 vinyl pressings of Walking On Thin Ice - For John are listed here, from 21 countries, released between 1981 and 2003.
When was Walking On Thin Ice - For John first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in US, UK, Netherlands, Israel and more. One of them is Geffen Records GEF 49683, released February 6, 1981.
How do I tell if my copy of Walking On Thin Ice - For John is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GEF 49683, GEF49683, PRO-A-934, 49683) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, YNY 2384S and RNY 2385S. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Walking On Thin Ice - For John 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.
