Scandinavia
1982- Label and catalog number
- Elektra ELK 52 374Elektra ELK K 52 374
- Format
- LP, Album
Jesse Colin YoungThe Perfect Stranger
Vinyl pressings
The Perfect Stranger
by Jesse Colin Young · 1982
11 pressings7 countriesRockPopFolkWorld
The Perfect Stranger was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 The Perfect Stranger
11 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 7 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
1982- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 9 60151-1Elektra 60151
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · AR - Allied Pressing
- Runout / matrix
60151- ̶B̶ ̶ A-4 SH-AR TML-S [Allied logo] B- 17035-A4 + SLM △2190Side A runout, variant 2
60151-B -4 SHAR TML-S [Allied logo] B-17036-B4 + SLM △2190-XSide B runout, variant 2
60151-ASide A label
60151-BSide B label
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 60151-1
- Format
- LP, Album · SP - Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
60151-A (SP)Label Side A
60151-B (SP)Label Side B
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 60151-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · AR - Allied Pressing
- Runout / matrix
60151-A-4 SH-AR TML-S B-17035-A4 SLM △2190Side A runout, variant 1
60151-B-4 SHAR TML-S B-17036-B4 SLM △2190-XSide B runout, variant 1
60151- ̶B̶ ̶ A-4 SH-AR TML-S [Allied logo] B- 17035-A4 + SLM △2190Side A runout, variant 2
60151-B -4 SHAR TML-S [Allied logo] B-17036-B4 + SLM △2190-XSide B runout, variant 2
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 60151-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo · SP - Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
60151-A (SP)Label Side A
60151-B (SP)Label Side B
Canada
1982- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 96 01511
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Canada | Elektra 96 01511First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | France | Elektra ELK 52 374 / Elektra ELK K 52 374First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Germany | Elektra ELK K 52 374First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Japan | Elektra P-11140First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Japan | Elektra P-11140First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | New Zealand | Elektra El-60151-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Scandinavia | Elektra ELK 52 374 / Elektra ELK K 52 374First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | Elektra 60151-1First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | Elektra 9 60151-1 / Elektra 60151First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | US | Elektra 60151-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | Elektra 60151-1First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1The Perfect Stranger3:58
- A2Fight For It3:58
- A3Ophelia
- A4Fire On The Water
- A5Long Nights Coming
- B1Jamie
- B2Night School
- B3On The Edge
- B4The Cross And The Gun
- B5The Hawk
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Perfect Stranger are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Perfect Stranger are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was The Perfect Stranger first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Scandinavia, US, Canada, France and more. One of them is Elektra ELK 52 374.
How do I tell if my copy of The Perfect Stranger is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ELK 52 374, 9 60151-1, 60151-1, 96 01511) 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 The Perfect Stranger 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.
