Greece
1976- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM 1949
- Format
- 7", Single
Brothers JohnsonStrawberry Letter #23
Vinyl pressings
Strawberry Letter #23
by Brothers Johnson · 1976
30 pressings15 countriesP.FunkDiscoFunk / Soul
Strawberry Letter #23 was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Strawberry Letter #23
1 pressing came out in 1976, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 30 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s29 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Greece | A&M Records AM 1949First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1977 | Australia | A&M Records K-6867 / A&M Records 1949-S7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Brazil | A&M Records S7AM-51917", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Canada | A&M Records AM-1949-S7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Canada | A&M Records AM-1949 / A&M Records AM-1949-S7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1977 | Canada | A&M Records AM-1949-S7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Canada | A&M Records AM-1949-S7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Germany | A&M Records AMS 54747", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Germany | A&M Records AMS 54747", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Guatemala | A&M Records 1949-S7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Italy | A&M Records AM 450967", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1977 | Japan | A&M Records CM-20387", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Netherlands | A&M Records AMS 5474 / A&M Records AM 19497", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | New Zealand | A&M Records K 6867 / A&M Records 1949-S7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Panama | A&M Records 1949-S7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Barbados | A&M Records 122777" | 7" |
Tracklist
- AStrawberry Letter 233:39
- BDancin' And Prancin'3:01
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Strawberry Letter #23 are there?
30 vinyl pressings of Strawberry Letter #23 are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1976 and 1978.
When was Strawberry Letter #23 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Greece. One of them is A&M Records AM 1949.
How do I tell if my copy of Strawberry Letter #23 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AM 1949) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Strawberry Letter #23 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.
