UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records GEF A 2884
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
GEF A2884-A1 7-29871.A. UK1Runout Side A etched
GEF A2884-B1 7-29871.B. UKRunout Side B etched
STERLING ˃Runout Side A,B stamped
AsiaSole Survivor
Vinyl pressings
Sole Survivor
by Asia · 1982
13 pressings6 countriesProg RockRock
Sole Survivor was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Sole Survivor
13 pressings came out in 1982, 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
1982- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records GEF A 2884
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Injection-Moulded Labels
- Runout / matrix
GEF A.2884 A2 7.29871.A.UK.2A-Side - Etched
GEF.A.2884 B2 7.29871.B.UK.2B-Side - Etched
2 STERLING BBoth Sides - Stamped
GEF A 2884 AA-Side Label
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records GEF A 2884
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
GEF A2884-A1 7-29871-A-UK1 STERLING ΛRunout side A
GEF A2884-B1 7-29871-B-UK1 STERLING ΛRunout side B
STERLING ΛRunouts, stamped
GEF A 2884 A*Label side A
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records GEF A 2884
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
GEF A2884-A1 7-29871-A-UK1 STERLING ΛRunout side A
GEF A2884-B1 7-29871-B-UK1 STERLING ΛRunout side B
STERLING ΛRunouts, stamped
GEF A 2884 A*Label side A
US
October 1982- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records 7-29871Geffen Records 9 29871-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
7·29871·AAA·1438-VI-S-JW1 #2 STERLING 0Run-out A etched (sᴛᴇʀʟɪɴɢ 0 stamps)
7·29871·AAA·1444-VI-S-JW1 STERLING 0Run-out B etched (sᴛᴇʀʟɪɴɢ 0 stamps)
AAA 1438VISLabel A
AAA 1444VISLabel B
US
October 1982- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records 7-29871Geffen Records 9 29871-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Allied Pressing
- Runout / matrix
7·29871·AAA·1438-VI-S-SH1 + SLM △ 2770 [a] R-10079-SH1 STERLINGSide A Runout etched (sᴛᴇʀʟɪɴɢ stamped)
7·29871·AAA·1444-VI-S-SH1 + SLM △ 2771 [a] R-10080-SH1 STERLINGSide B Runout etched (sᴛᴇʀʟɪɴɢ stamped)
AAA 1438VISSide A Label
AAA 1444VISSide B Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australia | Geffen Records GEF 29871First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Canada | Geffen Records PRO 98717First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Europe | Geffen Records GEFA 2884 / Geffen Records A-2884First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | South Africa | Geffen Records SSC 5406First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | UK | Geffen Records GEF A 2884First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | UK | Geffen Records GEF A 2884First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | UK | Geffen Records GEF A 2884First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | UK | Geffen Records GEF A 2884First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | Geffen Records 7-29871 / Geffen Records 9 29871-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | US | Geffen Records 7-29871First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | Geffen Records 7-29871 / Geffen Records 9 29871-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | US | Geffen Records 7-29871 / Geffen Records 9 29871-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1982 | US | Geffen Records 7-29871 / Geffen Records 9 29871-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ASole Survivor3:35
- BHere Comes The Feeling3:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sole Survivor are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Sole Survivor are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Sole Survivor first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in UK, US, Europe, South Africa and more. One of them is Geffen Records GEF A 2884.
How do I tell if my copy of Sole Survivor is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GEF A 2884, 7-29871, GEFA 2884, SSC 5406) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, GEF A2884-A1 7-29871.A. UK1 and GEF A2884-B1 7-29871.B. UK. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sole Survivor 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.
