Germany
1977- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 5496
- Format
- 7"
CrawlerStone Cold Sober
Vinyl pressings
Stone Cold Sober
by Crawler · 1977
17 pressings8 countriesClassic RockRock
Stone Cold Sober 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 Stone Cold Sober
16 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 8 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.
Germany
1977- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 5496
- Format
- 7", Promo
UK
July 29, 1977- Label and catalog number
- Epic S EPC 5496
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
December 2, 1977- Label and catalog number
- Epic S EPC 5873
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
EPC S-5873 A-1Runout, A-side, etched
EPC S-5873 B-1Runout, B-side, etched
⋀Runout, A & B-side, stamped
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Epic 8-50442
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
UK
July 29, 1977- Label and catalog number
- Epic S EPC 5496
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | Epic ES229First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Canada | Epic 8-50442First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Germany | Epic EPC 5496First year7" | 7" |
| 1977 | Germany | Epic EPC 5496First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Epic EPC 5496First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | New Zealand | Epic BAC 461789First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | South Africa | Epic EN 1594First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | US | Epic 8-50442First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | US | Epic 8-50442First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1977 | US | Epic 8-50442First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1977 | US | Epic 8-50442First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1977 | US | Epic ASF 371First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1977 | UK | Epic S EPC 5496First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | UK | Epic S EPC 5496First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | Epic S EPC 5873First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Epic 8-504427", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AStone Cold Sober3:25
- BSold On Down The Line3:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Stone Cold Sober are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Stone Cold Sober are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Stone Cold Sober first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Germany, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Epic EPC 5496.
How do I tell if my copy of Stone Cold Sober is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EPC 5496, S EPC 5496, S EPC 5873, 8-50442) 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 Stone Cold Sober 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.
