UK
1996- Label and catalog number
- Epic 01 663787 00Epic 11-054967-40
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox
- Runout / matrix
01 663787 00 1A1
01 663787 00 1B1
Michael JacksonStranger In Moscow
Vinyl pressings
Stranger In Moscow
by Michael Jackson · 1996
12 pressings3 countriesHouseDowntempoElectronicPop
Stranger In Moscow was first pressed on vinyl in 1996. 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 Stranger In Moscow
8 pressings came out in 1996, the album's first year, in 2 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
July 4, 1996- Label and catalog number
- Epic XPR 3057Epic 31-003057-20
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
31 3073 20 1A1Side A runout stamped
31 3073 20 1B1Side B runout stamped
UK
November 4, 1996- Label and catalog number
- Epic XPR 3076Epic 31-003076-20
- Format
- 12", Promo
- Runout / matrix
31 3057 20 1A1Side a runout stamped
31 3057 20 1B1Side B runout stamped
UK
1996- Label and catalog number
- Epic XPR 3073Epic 31-003073-2-
- Format
- 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
31 3057 20 1A1Side A runout stamped
31 3057 20 1B1Side B runout stamped
Europe
1996- Label and catalog number
- Epic 663352 8Epic EPC 663352 8
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
01 663352 21 2A1Runout A - stamped
01 663352 21 1B1Runout B - stamped
Europe
1996- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 663352 6
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
01 663352 20 1A1Runout side A, stamped, variant 1
01 663352 20 1B1Runout side B, stamped, variant 1
01 663352 20 1A1 DRunout side A, stamped, variant 2
01 663352 20 1B1 DRunout side B, stamped, variant 2
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.
1990s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Europe | Epic 663352 8 / Epic EPC 663352 8First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1996 | Europe | Epic EPC 663352 6First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1996 | Europe | Epic SAMPMS 3682First year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1996 | Europe | Epic SAMPMS 3559First year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1996 | UK | Epic XPR 3073 / Epic 31-003073-2-First year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1996 | UK | Epic 01 663787 00 / Epic 11-054967-40First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox |
| 1996 | UK | Epic XPR 3057 / Epic 31-003057-20First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1996 | UK | Epic XPR 3076 / Epic 31-003076-20First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1997 | US | Epic Dance EAS 833712", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1997 | US | Epic Dance EAS 8338 / Epic Dance 8338 S112", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1997 | US | Epic Dance 49-7801312" | 12" |
| 1997 | US | Epic 34 780127", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Stranger In Moscow (Tee's Freeze Mix - Club)8:27
- A2Stranger In Moscow (Tee's Mission Mix - Club)6:24
- A3Stranger In Moscow (Tee's Light AC Mix)4:24
- B1Stranger In Moscow (Tee's In - House Club Mix)6:53
- B2Stranger In Moscow (TNT Frozen Sun Mix - Club)6:49
- B3Stranger In Moscow (Tee's Capella-A'Capella)0:51
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Stranger In Moscow are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Stranger In Moscow are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1996 and 1997.
When was Stranger In Moscow first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1996, in UK, Europe. One of them is Epic 01 663787 00.
How do I tell if my copy of Stranger In Moscow is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 01 663787 00, XPR 3057, XPR 3076, XPR 3073) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 01 663787 00 1A1 and 01 663787 00 1B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Stranger In Moscow 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.
