US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6141
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
Survivor
by Randy Bachman · 1978
25 pressings12 countriesCountry RockHard RockRock & RollAOR
Survivor 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 Survivor
24 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 12 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
- Polydor PD-1-6141Polydor 2391 344
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PD-1-6141-AS GD AZ S-9639Etched, Runout Side A
PD-1-6141-BS GD AZ K-9615Etched, Runout Side B
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6141Polydor 2391 344
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PD-1-6141-AS- MW AZ △23221Runout, side A
PD-1-6141-BS- MW AZ △23221-XRunout, side B
PD-1-6141-ALabel, side A
PD-1-6141-BLabel, side B
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6141Polydor 2391 344
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PD-1-6141-AS PRC AZ 1-1-11 PRCRunouts side A, variant 1
PD-1-6141-BS PRC AZ 1-11-1 PRCRunouts side B, variant 1
PD-1-6141-AS PRC AZ 1-1-11 PRCRunouts side A, variant 2
PD-1-6146̷1-BS PRC AZ 1-11-1 PRCRunouts side B, variant 2
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6141
- Format
- LP, Album · All-Disc Pressing, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
PD-1-6141-AS AD AZ 77Etched, Runout Side A
PD-1-6141-BS AD AZ 77Etched, Runout Side B
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6141
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PD-1-6141-AS CP-1 AZSide A
PD-1-6141-BS CP-1 AZSide B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | Polydor 2391 344First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Brazil | Phonogram 2391 344First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1978 | Canada | Polydor PD-1-6141First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Canada | Polydor PD-1-6141First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Germany | Polydor 2490-146First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Germany | Polydor 2391 344First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Germany & Switzerland | Polydor 2391 344First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Italy | Polydor 2391 344First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | Polydor MPF 1182First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | Polydor MPF 1182First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | New Zealand | Polydor 2391 344First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Scandinavia | Polydor 2391 344First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Spain | Polydor 24 90 146First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | UK | Polydor 2490-146First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Polydor PD-1-6141First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Polydor PD-1-6141LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1Just A Kid3:21
- A2One Hand Clappin'3:54
- A3Lost In The Shuffle4:44
- A4Is The Night Too Cold For Dancin'3:57
- B1You Moved Me3:26
- B2I Am A Star5:20
- B3Maybe Again6:20
- B4Survivor3:01
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Survivor are there?
25 vinyl pressings of Survivor are listed here, from 12 countries.
When was Survivor first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Polydor PD-1-6141.
How do I tell if my copy of Survivor is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PD-1-6141, 2490-146, 2391 344, MPF 1182) 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 Survivor 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.