US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM-1-3713
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SRM-1-3716-A-CP4 KENDUN-B JGSide A runout
SRM-1-3713-B10 KENDUN-B JGSide B runout
SRM-1-3713 ASide A label
SRM-1-3713 BSide B label
Vinyl pressings
Street Action
by Bachman-Turner Overdrive · 1978
18 pressings13 countriesClassic RockRock
Street Action was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Street Action
17 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 13 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM 1-3713
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T1 SRM-1-3713-A-CT1 J.G. KENDUN-ARunout side A, variant 1
T1 SRM-1-3713-AB7 CT J.G. KENDUN-ARunout side B, variant 1
T1 SRM-1-3713-A- CT 1 JG KENDUN-ARunout side A, variant 2
T1 SRM-1-3713-B7 CT JG KENDUN-ARunout side B, variant 2
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM-1-3713
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
1S SRM-1-3713-A7 KENDUN-A J.G. A\Side A runout etched/KENDUN-A stamped
1S SRM-1-3713-B11 KENDUN-A J.G. B3Side B runout etched/KENDUN-A stamped
SRM-1-3713-ASide A label
SRM-1-3713-BSide B label
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 9100 051
- Format
- LP, Album
Brazil
1978- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6338 872
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
A Side: AC 200 6338 872 A1 LR
B Side: AC 200 6338 872 B1 LP
Canada
1978- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM-1-3713
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SRM-1-3713-A SNB-BK QSide A: Matrix runout
SRM-1-3713-B SNB-BK QSide B; Matrix Runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Brazil | Mercury 6338 872First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Canada | Mercury SRM-1-3713First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | France | Mercury 9100 051First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Guatemala | Mercury 6338872First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Italy | Mercury 6338 872First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | Mercury RJ-7359First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | Mercury RJ-7359First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Netherlands | Mercury 6338 872First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Netherlands | Mercury 6338 872First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | New Zealand | Mercury 6338 872First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Scandinavia | Mercury 6338 872First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Spain | Mercury 6338 872First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Turkey | Soul 1006First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | UK | Mercury 9100 051First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Mercury SRM-1-3713First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1I'm In Love3:52
- A2Down The Road4:03
- A3Takes A Lot Of People4:06
- A4A Long Time For A Little While3:52
- A5Street Action4:16
- B1For Love4:39
- B2Madison Avenue6:01
- B3You're Gonna Miss Me4:07
- B4The World Is Waiting For A Love Song5:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Street Action are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Street Action are listed here, from 13 countries.
When was Street Action first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, UK, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is Mercury SRM-1-3713.
How do I tell if my copy of Street Action is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SRM-1-3713, SRM 1-3713, 9100 051, 6338 872) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SRM-1-3716-A-CP4 KENDUN-B JG and SRM-1-3713-B10 KENDUN-B JG. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Street Action 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.
