US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Philadelphia International Records PZ 34923
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P.I.R. AL - 34923 - 1 B F/W NS C PRunout Side A, Etched
P.I.R. BL - 34923 - 1 B F/W NS 1 D PRunout Side B, Etched
Vinyl pressings
Only The Strong Survive
by Billy Paul · 1977
20 pressings15 countriesSoulFunkDiscoFunk / Soul
Only The Strong Survive was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Only The Strong Survive
17 pressings came out in 1977, 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.
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Philadelphia International Records PZ 34923
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
TI P.I.R. AL -F 34923 - F/W NSRunout Side A, Etched
Tl P.I.R. BL-34923-1E F/W NS C2Runout Side B, Etched
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Philadelphia International Records PZ 34923
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
1S P.I.R. AL - 34923 - 1G F/W NS B1Runout Side A, Etched
1S P.I.R. BL - 34923 - 1H F/W NS B1Runout Side B, Etched
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Philadelphia International Records PZ 34923
- Format
- LP, Promo
- Runout / matrix
o T1 P.I.R. AL-34923-1E F/W NSRunout, side 1
o T1 P.I.R. BL-34923-1E F/W NSRunout, side 2
AL 34923Label, side 1
BL 34923Label, side 2
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Philadelphia International Records S PIR 82236Philadelphia International Records PIR 82236
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PIR . S . 82236 . A1. ΛSide A runout etched, Λ stamped
PIR . S . 82236 . B2. 2 DSide B runout etched, 2 D stamped
S PIR 82236 A°Side A label number
S PIR 82236 B°Side B label number
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Philadelphia International Records S PIR 82236
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, White Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Argentina | Epic 147.073First yearLP, Promo · Promo | LP, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Australia | Philadelphia International Records PL 3025First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Canada | Philadelphia International Records PZ 34923First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Chile | CBS 15263 / Discos CBS 15263First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Chile | CBS 15263First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1977 | Europe | Philadelphia International Records PIR 82236First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Greece | Epic PIR 82236First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Italy | Philadelphia International Records PIR 82236First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Mexico | Epic LNS-17202 / Philadelphia International Records LNS-17202First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | South Africa | Philadelphia International Records KZ 2045First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | UK | Philadelphia International Records S PIR 82236 / Philadelphia International Records PIR 82236First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | UK | Philadelphia International Records S PIR 82236First yearLP, Album, Promo, White Label · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1977 | US | Philadelphia International Records PZ 34923First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Philadelphia International Records PZ 34923First yearLP, Promo · Promo | LP, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | Philadelphia International Records PZ 34923First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Only The Strong Survive05:38
- A2Takin' It To The Streets04:52
- A3Sooner Or Later05:36
- A4One Man's Junk03:17
- B1Everybody's Breakin' Up05:05
- B2The Times Of Our Lives05:04
- B3Don't Give Up On Us05:38
- B4Where I Belong04:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Only The Strong Survive are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Only The Strong Survive are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1977 and 1978.
When was Only The Strong Survive first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Philadelphia International Records PZ 34923.
How do I tell if my copy of Only The Strong Survive is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PZ 34923, S PIR 82236, PL 3025, 15263) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, P.I.R. AL - 34923 - 1 B F/W NS C P and P.I.R. BL - 34923 - 1 B F/W NS 1 D P. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Only The Strong Survive 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.
