US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Columbia FC 37961
- Format
- LP, Album · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AL-37961-IJ o p Masterfonics oA side runout
BL-37961 IL Masterfonics -I KP vB side runout
Johnny CashThe Survivors
Vinyl pressings
The Survivors
by Johnny Cash · 1982
12 pressings8 countriesCountryClassic RockRockFolk
The Survivors 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 Survivors
9 pressings came out in 1982, 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.
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- CBS 85609
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CBS 85609 A1Etched A
CBS 85609 B1Etched B
Canada
April 1982- Label and catalog number
- Columbia FC 37961
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia
1982- Label and catalog number
- CBS SBP 237768
- Format
- LP, Album
Japan
1982- Label and catalog number
- CBS/Sony 25AP 2344
- Format
- LP, Album
Netherlands
1982- Label and catalog number
- CBS 85609
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
A 01-85609-2A-1 AL-37961-1H
A BL-37961-1H 01-85609-2B-1 Masterfonics
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australia | CBS SBP 237768First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Japan | CBS/Sony 25AP 2344First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Japan | CBS/Sony 25AP 2344First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Netherlands | CBS 85609First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | New Zealand | CBS SBP 237768First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | UK | CBS 85609First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | Columbia FC 37961First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Yugoslavia | CBS 85609 / Suzy 85609First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Canada | Columbia FC 37961First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | UK | Hallmark Records SHM 3180LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Columbia FC 37961LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Columbia PC 37961LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Get Rhythm2:52
- A2I Forgot To Remember To Forget2:39
- A3Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad3:12
- A4That Silver Haired Daddy Of Mine3:16
- A5Matchbox2:54
- A6I'll Fly Away4:00
- B1Whole Lot-ta Shakin' Goin' On3:54
- B2Rockin' My Life Away2:40
- B3Blue Suede Shoes2:45
- B4There Will Be Peace In The Valley For Me4:41
- B5Can The Circle Be Unbroken4:30
- B6I Saw The Light3:26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Survivors are there?
12 vinyl pressings of The Survivors are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1982 and 1985.
When was The Survivors first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in US, UK, Canada, Australia and more. One of them is Columbia FC 37961.
How do I tell if my copy of The Survivors is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FC 37961, 85609, SBP 237768, 25AP 2344) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AL-37961-IJ o p Masterfonics o and BL-37961 IL Masterfonics -I KP v. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Survivors 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.
