US
1978- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-X1261-Y
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
UAST-20212-E R-4083Runout Side A, etched
UAST-2̶0̶1̶0̶0̶ 20219 R-4084Runout Side B, etched
UAST-20212-ELabel Side A
UAST-20219Label Side B
Cindy BullensSurvivor
Vinyl pressings
Survivor
by Cindy Bullens · 1978
11 pressings7 countriesPop RockRock
Survivor 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 Survivor
8 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 4 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
- United Artists Records UA-X1261-Y
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
UAST 20212-EA side label
UA-20212-EB side label
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records SP-191
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SP-191-1Runout Side A, etched
SP-191-2Runout Side B, etched
UAST-20212-ELabel Side A
UAST-20212Label Side B
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records SP-191United Artists Records UAST-20212
- Format
- 12", Single, Promo
Australia
1978- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records K-7407
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Canada
1978- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-X1261-Y
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
UAX-1261-A TX [◎]Runout Side A, etched except [stamped]
UAX-1261-B TX [◎]Runout Side B, etched except [stamped]
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | United Artists Records K-7407First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Canada | United Artists Records PRO 9261First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Canada | United Artists Records UA-X1261-YFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Netherlands | United Artists Records 5C 006-62599First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1978 | US | United Artists Records UA-X1261-YFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | US | United Artists Records UA-X1261-YFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1978 | US | United Artists Records SP-191First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | United Artists Records SP-191 / United Artists Records UAST-20212First year12", Single, Promo · Promo | 12", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Germany | United Artists Records 1C 006-62 633 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-62 6337", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Japan | United Artists Records CM-2087", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Spain | United Artists Records 10C 006-62 63345 RPM, 7" | 45 RPM, 7" |
Tracklist
- ASurvivor3:57
- BFinally Rockin'3:26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Survivor are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Survivor are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1978 and 1979.
When was Survivor first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, Australia, Canada, Netherlands. One of them is United Artists Records UA-X1261-Y.
How do I tell if my copy of Survivor is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use UA-X1261-Y, SP-191, K-7407, 5C 006-62599) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, UAST-20212-E R-4083 and UAST-2̶0̶1̶0̶0̶ 20219 R-4084. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 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.