Australia
1977- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2310 577
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2310-577 A DBSide A runout
2310-577 B DBSide B runout
Vinyl pressings
Survivor
by Eric Burdon · 1977
18 pressings14 countriesBlues RockClassic RockRockBlues
Survivor 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 Survivor
12 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 11 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.
Austria
1977- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2344 084
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2344 084 S1 A 320 Made in Austria 24Side A runout stamped, variant 2
2344 084 S2 A 320 24 Made in AustriaSide B runout stamped, variant 2
Brazil
1977- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2310 577
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
France
1977- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2310 577
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
POL 231 577 1 380 CIDIS A1Runout stamped A side
POL 231 577 2 380 CIDIS A1Runout stamped B side
Germany
1977- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2344 084
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2344 084 S1 320 1 LSide A runout stamped, variant 1
2344 084 S2 320 1 ASide B runout stamped, variant 1
2344 084 S1 320 1 PSide A runout stamped, variant 2
2344 084 S2 320 1 OSide B runout stamped, variant 2
Greece
1977- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2310 577
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2344084 S1 320 29 2Runout, side 1
2344084 S2 320 29 2Runout, side 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 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 | Polydor 2310 577First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Austria | Polydor 2344 084First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Brazil | Polydor 2310 577First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | France | Polydor 2310 577First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Germany | Polydor 2344 084First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Greece | Polydor 2310 577First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Greece | Polydor 2310 577LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1977 | Italy | Polydor 2310 577First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Japan | Polydor MPF 1139First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Japan | Polydor MPF 1139First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Polydor 2310 577First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | New Zealand | Polydor 2310 577First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Spain | Polydor 23 10 577First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Mexico | Polydor 2310 577 / Polydor LPR 16254LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Scandinavia | Polydor 2344 084LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Polydor 2310 577LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| ? | Greece | Polydor 2310 577LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Rocky4:00
- A2Woman Of The Rings4:17
- A3The Kid3:13
- A4Tomb Of The Unknown Singer4:27
- A5Famous Flames4:16
- B1Hollywood Woman3:53
- B2Hook Of Holland4:31
- B3I Was Born To Live The Blues3:55
- B4Highway Dealer3:26
- B5P. O. Box 5004:39
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Survivor are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Survivor are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1977 and 1978.
When was Survivor first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Australia, Austria, Brazil, France and more. One of them is Polydor 2310 577.
How do I tell if my copy of Survivor is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2310 577, 2344 084, MPF 1139, 23 10 577) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2310-577 A DB and 2310-577 B DB. 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.
