US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Star Song SSR 0032
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SSR-0032-A MONE-BACK MCA SH 12113(3)+Etched Side A
SSR-0032-B MO-TEE 12114(3)+Etched Side B
PetraNever Say Die
Vinyl pressings
Never Say Die
by Petra · 1981
11 pressings4 countriesReligiousSoft RockRock
Never Say Die was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Never Say Die
7 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 3 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
1981- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-5064
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SSR-0032-A ELA-△25955 Future DiscEtched Side A
SSR-0032-B MR △25955-X (2) MO-TEEEtched Side B
SP-05064-AVinyl Labels: A-Side
SP-05064-BVinyl Labels: B-Side
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Star Song SSR0032
- Format
- LP, Album · RTI Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SSR-0032-A MONE-BACK MCA SH 12113(3)+Side A etched
SSR-0032-B MO-TEE 12114(3)+Side B etched
SSR-0032ASide A label
SSR-0032BSide B label
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Star Song SSR0032
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SSR-0032-A MONE-BACK MCA SH 12113(3)+Runout etched side A
SSR-0032-B MO-TEE 12114(3)+Runout etched side B
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Star Song SSR0032
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SSR-0032-A MONE-BACK MCA SH 12113(3)+Runout etched side A
SSR-0032-B MO-TEE 12114(3)+Runout etched side B
Australia
1981- Label and catalog number
- Star Song SSR 0032
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SSR-0032-AEtched Side A
SSR-0032-BEtched Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia | Star Song SSR 0032First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Canada | Star Song SSR0032First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Star Song SSR 0032First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | A&M Records SP-5064First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Star Song SSR0032First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Star Song SSR0032First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Star Song SSR0032First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | UK | Kingsway Music KMR 357LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | US | Star Song SSR 0032LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | US | Girder Records GR1116LPLP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Star Song SSR0032LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1The Coloring Song
- A2Chameleon
- A3Angel Of Light
- A4Killing My Old Man
- A5Without Him We Can Do Nothing
- B1Never Say Die
- B2I Can Be Friends With You
- B3For Annie
- B4Father Of Lights
- B5Praise Ye The Lord
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Never Say Die are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Never Say Die are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1981 and 2022.
When was Never Say Die first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in US, Australia, Canada. One of them is Star Song SSR 0032.
How do I tell if my copy of Never Say Die is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SSR 0032, SP-5064, SSR0032) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SSR-0032-A MONE-BACK MCA SH 12113(3)+ and SSR-0032-B MO-TEE 12114(3)+. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Never Say Die 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.
