Europe
1983- Label and catalog number
- Arista 601 125
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
601125 A-1/83S IRunout side A
601125 B-1/83S IRunout side B
S 601 125 ALabel side A
S 601 125 BLabel side B
Peter BaumannStrangers In The Night
Vinyl pressings
Strangers In The Night
by Peter Baumann · 1983
23 pressings10 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Strangers In The Night was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Strangers In The Night
23 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 10 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.
Europe
1983- Label and catalog number
- Arista 106 067Arista 106 067-100
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Europe
1983- Label and catalog number
- Arista 106 067Arista 106 067-100
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DS 106067 A-1/83S IRunout A
DS 106067 B-1/83S IRunout B
S 106 067 ALabel Side A
S 106 067 BLabel Side B
Europe
1983- Label and catalog number
- Arista 601 125-213
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
601125 A-1/83S ISide A - Runout
601125 B-1/83S ISide B - Runout
S 601 125 ASide A - Label
S 601 125 BSide B - Label
Europe
1983- Label and catalog number
- Arista 601125-213
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
601125 A-1/83S I Made in GermanyRunout side A
601125 B-1/83S I Made in GermanyRunout side B
S 601 125 ALabel side A
S 601 125 BLabel side B
Europe
1983- Label and catalog number
- Arista 601 125
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
601125 A-1/83S IRunout side A
601125 B-1/83S IRunout side B
S 601 125 ALabel side A
S 601 125 BLabel side B
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.
1980s23 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Australia | Arista K-9425First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Canada | Portrait 37-04042First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Europe | Arista 601 125First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Europe | Arista 106 067 / Arista 106 067-100First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Europe | Arista 106 067 / Arista 106 067-100First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Europe | Arista 601 125-213First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Europe | Arista 601125-213First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Europe | Arista 601 125First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | France | Arista 106 067First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Germany | Arista 106 107First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1983 | Germany | Arista 601 125First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Italy | Arista ARS 37112First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | Portugal | Arista 03.106067.12First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Spain | Arista B-106.067First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Spain | Arista F-601125First year12" | 12" |
Tracklist
- AStrangers In The Night (Long Version)4:57
- B1Fremde In Der Nacht (Strangers In The Night)3:52
- B2Welcome4:24
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Strangers In The Night are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Strangers In The Night are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Strangers In The Night first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Europe, UK, US, Canada and more. One of them is Arista 601 125.
How do I tell if my copy of Strangers In The Night is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 601 125, 106 067, 601 125-213, 601125-213) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 601125 A-1/83S I and 601125 B-1/83S I. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Strangers In The Night 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.
