US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NB 930
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Paul JabaraTrapped In A Stairway
Vinyl pressings
Trapped In A Stairway
by Paul Jabara · 1978
10 pressings6 countriesDiscoElectronicPop
Trapped In A Stairway was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Trapped In A Stairway
10 pressings came out in 1978, 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NB 930 DJ
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca TGIFS 3
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
TGIFS 3AA-side label
TGIFS 3BB-side label
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca TGIFS 3
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca TGIFS 3
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Australia
1978- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NB 930
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | Casablanca NB 930First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Australia | Casablanca NB 930First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Germany | Casablanca BF 18617 ⓃFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Italy | Casablanca CA 513First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Japan | Casablanca VIP-2656First year7", Single, White Label | 7", Single, White Label |
| 1978 | UK | Casablanca TGIFS 3First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | UK | Casablanca TGIFS 3First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | UK | Casablanca TGIFS 3First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | US | Casablanca NB 930 DJFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1978 | US | Casablanca NB 930First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ATrapped In A Stairway (Mono)3:15
- BTrapped In A Stairway (Stereo)3:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Trapped In A Stairway are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Trapped In A Stairway are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Trapped In A Stairway first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, UK, Australia, Germany and more. One of them is Casablanca NB 930.
How do I tell if my copy of Trapped In A Stairway is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NB 930, NB 930 DJ, TGIFS 3, BF 18617 Ⓝ) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Trapped In A Stairway 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.
