US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 3440
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
STA-34287-1 1-2 SRC [Artisan logo]A-side runout
STA-34285-1 1-3 SRCB-side runout
ST-A-34287 SPA-side label
ST-A-34285 SPB-side label
Leif GarrettRunaround Sue
Vinyl pressings
Runaround Sue
by Leif Garrett · 1977
23 pressings12 countriesPop RockDiscoPop
Runaround Sue 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 Runaround Sue
16 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 9 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 3440
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · RI - Richmond Pressing
- Runout / matrix
STA-34287-4-I-I [Artisan Sound Recorders Logo] [rcRunout, Side A, Etched
STA-34285-4-I-I PRCRunout, Side B, Etched
ST-A-34287-RILabel Side A
ST-A-34285-RILabel Side B
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 3440
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · MO - Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
STA-34287-5 [Artisan logo] (MR) △103538A side runout
STA-34285-5 △103509B side runout
ST-A-34287 MOA side label
ST-A-34285 MOB side label
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 3440
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Specialty pressing
- Runout / matrix
STA-34287-1 [Specialty logo] [Artisan logo] 1-2Side A Runout, etched [stamped]
ST-A-34285-1 1-4 [Specialty logo]Side B Runout, etched [stamped]
ST-A-34287 SPSide A Label
ST-A-34285 SPSide B Label
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 3440
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
A-34287-1 1-1 [SRC logo]A-Side Runout Etching
STA-34287-1 1-1 [SRC logo]B-Side Runout Etching
A-34287 SPA-Side Label
ST-A-34287 SPB-Side Label
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 3440
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
A-34287-2 1-1 [artisan logo] PRCA-Side Runout Etching
STA-34287-3 1-1 [artisan logo] PRCB-Side Runout Etching
A-34287 RIA-Side Label
ST-A-34287 RIB-Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | France | Atlantic 11.0517", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1977 | Australia | Atlantic 45 3440First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Canada | Atlantic AT 3440First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | El Salvador | Atlantic CA-10209First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Japan | Atlantic P-249AFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | New Zealand | Atlantic 45 3440First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Philippines | Atlantic ATR-0069First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Spain | Atlantic 45-1629 / Hispavox 45-1629 (SN)First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1977 | Spain | Atlantic 45-1629 / Hispavox 45-1629 (SN)First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Atlantic 3440First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | US | Atlantic 3440First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | US | Atlantic 3440First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1977 | US | Atlantic 3440First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | US | Atlantic 3440First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1977 | US | Atlantic 3440First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Germany | Bellaphon 10 07 019 / Scotti Bros. Records 10 07 0197", 45 RPM, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ARunaround Sue2:23
- BI Wanna Share A Dream With You2:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Runaround Sue are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Runaround Sue are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1976 and 1980.
When was Runaround Sue first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, France, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Atlantic 3440.
How do I tell if my copy of Runaround Sue is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 3440, 11.051, 45 3440, AT 3440) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, STA-34287-1 1-2 SRC [Artisan logo] and STA-34285-1 1-3 SRC. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Runaround Sue 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.
