UK
December 2020- Label and catalog number
- Big Scary Monsters BSM290V
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
215896E1/ASide A
215896E2/BSide B
Laura Jane GraceStay Alive
Vinyl pressings
Stay Alive
by Laura Jane Grace · 2020
10 pressings3 countriesAcousticPunkFolkFolk
Stay Alive was first pressed on vinyl in 2020. 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 Stay Alive
7 pressings came out in 2020, the album's first year, in 3 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
December 11, 2020- Label and catalog number
- Polyvinyl Record Company PRC-418
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Black/blue split
UK
December 11, 2020- Label and catalog number
- Polyvinyl Record Company PRC-418Big Scary Monsters BSM290V
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Starburst (Black/Blue/Purple)
US
December 11, 2020- Label and catalog number
- Polyvinyl Record Company PRC-418
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Clear With Yellow, Blue And Orange Swirls
- Runout / matrix
PRC-418-A [CMS logo] BW 200908Etched runout side A
PRC-418-B [CMS logo] BW 200892Etched runout side B
US
December 11, 2020- Label and catalog number
- Polyvinyl Record Company PRC-418
- Format
- LP, Album · Blue [Lapis Lazuli]
- Runout / matrix
PRC-418-A Ⓨ BW 200812Hand etched Side A
PRC-418-B Ⓨ BW 200812Hand etched Side B
US
December 11, 2020- Label and catalog number
- Polyvinyl Record Company PRC-418
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · White Vinyl + Purple & Blue Swirls
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
2020s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | UK | Big Scary Monsters BSM290VFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 2020 | UK | Big Scary Monsters BSM290LP, 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Limited | LP, 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Limited |
| 2020 | Australia | Polyvinyl Record Company PRC-418First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | UK | Polyvinyl Record Company PRC-418First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | UK | Polyvinyl Record Company PRC-418 / Big Scary Monsters BSM290VFirst yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | US | Polyvinyl Record Company PRC-418First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | US | Polyvinyl Record Company PRC-418First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | US | Polyvinyl Record Company PRC-418LP, Limited Edition, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Limited | LP, Limited Edition, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Limited |
| 2020 | US | Polyvinyl Record Company PRC-418First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | UK | Big Scary Monsters BSM290VLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1The Swimming Pool Song1:53
- A2The Calendar Song2:19
- A3Shelter In Place1:58
- A4Return To Oz1:50
- A5The Mountain Song3:01
- A6Supernatural Possession2:04
- A7Hanging Tree2:20
- B1Please Leave1:51
- B2Why Kant I Be You?2:32
- B3Ice Cream Song1:42
- B4The Magic Point (Bitter Green Dream)1:45
- B5Blood And Thunder2:05
- B6So Long, Farewell, Auf Wiedersehen, Fuck Off1:37
- B7Old Friend (Stay Alive)2:17
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Stay Alive are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Stay Alive are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 2020 and 2021.
When was Stay Alive first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2020, in UK, US, Australia. One of them is Big Scary Monsters BSM290V, released December 2020.
How do I tell if my copy of Stay Alive is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BSM290V, PRC-418) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 215896E1/A and 215896E2/B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Stay Alive 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.