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The Stranger by Billy Joel, album cover

First-year pressing

The Stranger 1977 US Pressing (JC 34987)

The Stranger by Billy Joel

Artist
Billy Joel
Title
The Stranger
Labels
  • Columbia JC 34987
  • Family Productions JC 34987
  • Columbia 34987
  • Family Productions 34987
Country
US
Released
1977
Format
LP, Album
Format notes
Snake Label Side A

Runout and matrix codes

Etched or stamped in the dead wax between the last track and the label. If yours match, you have this pressing.

  • AL 34987Matrix on label side A
  • BL 34987Matrix on label side B
  • AL 34987 3AB IT oRunout A etched
  • BL 34987 4AL C STERLING TJ o T2Runout B etched, STERLING, stamped
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