Vinyl pressings
by Amy Holland · 1980
How Do I Survive was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
16 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 12 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.
S45-96339B 4884 G4 ─◁ ⓧ MASTERED AT CAPITOL J.LEMAYSide A etched, Mastered At Capitol stamped
S45-(96338)-Z4 TML-S ─◁Side B etched, TML-S stamped
S-96339BA Side Label
S 96338B Side Label
S45 (96339-B)-Z5. TML-M ✲✲A Side Runout
S45-(96338)-Z5. TML-X ✲✲B Side Runout
S96339BA Side Label
S96338B Side Label
4884- S45- (96339-B) - Z1 #1 0Side A etched
S45-(96338)-Z1 #1 4884 side2 TML-X 0Side B etched
S-96339BA Side Label
S 96338B Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-371First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Brazil | Capitol Records 31C 006 86226First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Canada | Capitol Records 4884First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Germany | Capitol Records 1C 006-86 226First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Japan | Capitol Records PRP-8160First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Japan | Capitol Records ECS-17035First year7" | 7" |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Capitol Records 1A 006-86226First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1980 | New Zealand | Capitol Records F 4884First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Peru | Capitol Records 01.03.1694First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Portugal | Capitol Records 11C00686226FFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Spain | EMI 10C 006-086226 / Capitol Records 10C 006-086226First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | UK | Capitol Records CL 16150First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | Capitol Records 4884First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | US | Capitol Records P-4884First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | Capitol Records 4884First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
16 vinyl pressings of How Do I Survive are listed here, from 12 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in US, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Capitol Records 4884.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4884, P-4884, CL 16150, CP-371) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, S45-96339B 4884 G4 ─◁ ⓧ MASTERED AT CAPITOL J.LEMAY and S45-(96338)-Z4 TML-S ─◁. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
