US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 73478
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · PRC Pressing
- Runout / matrix
2-2̶51259-PR7-1-1 MASTERDISK G.K. P.R. DSide A, etched / stamped
2-51260-PR1-1-1 MASTERDISK G.K. D PRSide B, etched / stamped
New York DollsStranded In The Jungle
Vinyl pressings
Stranded In The Jungle
by New York Dolls · 1974
12 pressings6 countriesRock & RollHard RockGarage RockGlam
Stranded In The Jungle was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Stranded In The Jungle
11 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 6 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 73478
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 73478
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
2-51259-CP10 MASTERDISK G.K.Side A
2-51260-CP4 MASTERDISK G.K.Side B
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 73478
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Different label text
- Runout / matrix
2-51259-CP10 MASTERDISK G.K.Side 1 runout/matrix etched/stamped
2-51260-CP4 MASTERDISK G.K.Side 2 runout/matrix etched/stamped
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 73478
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Richmond Pressing
- Runout / matrix
2-51259-PR1-1-1 G.K P.R. MASTERDISKSide A runout, etched / stamped, variant 1
2-2̶51260-PR1-1-1 G.K PR MASTERDISKSide B runout, etched / stamped, variant 1
2-2̶51259-PR7-1-1 P.R. MASTERDISK G.K.Side A runout, etched / stamped, variant 2
2-51260-PR1-1-1 PR D MASTERDISK G.K.Side B runout, etched / stamped, variant 2
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6052 615
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
6052615 1F // 1 420 04 11 1 - MASTERED BY DENISSide A runout, stamped
6052615 2F // 1 420 04 11 2 -BILBO-Side B runout, stamped
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.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Germany | Mercury 6052 615First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Japan | Mercury SFL-1855First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | Japan | Mercury SFL-1855First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | New Zealand | Mercury 6052 615First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Spain | Mercury 60 52 655First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | UK | Mercury 6052 615First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | US | Mercury 73478First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | US | Mercury 73478First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | US | Mercury 73478First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | US | Mercury 73478First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | US | Mercury 73478First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | US | Mercury 734787", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- AStranded In The Jungle3:46
- BWho Are The Mystery Girls?3:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Stranded In The Jungle are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Stranded In The Jungle are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Stranded In The Jungle first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, UK, Germany, Japan and more. One of them is Mercury 73478.
How do I tell if my copy of Stranded In The Jungle is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 73478, 6052 615, SFL-1855, 60 52 655) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2-2̶51259-PR7-1-1 MASTERDISK G.K. P.R. D and 2-51260-PR1-1-1 MASTERDISK G.K. D PR. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Stranded In The Jungle 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.
