US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 876 369-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
876-369-1-AS HUB F/W CSB ♫♫Side A
876-369-1-BS HUB F/W CSB ♫♫Side B
SafireI Will Survive
Vinyl pressings
I Will Survive
by Safire · 1989
13 pressings8 countriesHouseElectronic
I Will Survive was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 I Will Survive
12 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 8 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
1989- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 876 369-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Mercury PRO 791-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
PRO-791-1-AS-HUB F/W CSB♪♪A-Side Runout Etching
PRO-791-1-BS-HUB F/W CSB♪♪B-Side Runout Etching
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MERXDJ 321
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
Canada
1989- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 876 368-7
- Format
- 7", Single
Canada
1989- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 876 369-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Canada | Mercury 876 368-7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1989 | Canada | Mercury 876 369-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Europe | Mercury 876 368-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | France | Mercury 876 368-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Germany | Mercury 876 685-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Mexico | PolyGram S/N-944First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Mexico | Mercury MIX 3114First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1989 | Philippines | Mercury MER-24-884First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | Mercury MERXDJ 321First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | Mercury 876 369-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1989 | US | Mercury 876 369-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | Mercury PRO 791-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | Mercury 876 369-112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- A1I Will Survive (12" Remix)6:35
- A2I Will Survive (Dub)4:35
- A3I Will Survive (Radio Edit)3:58
- B1I Will Survive (House Mix)6:35
- B2I Will Survive (House Dub)6:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of I Will Survive are there?
13 vinyl pressings of I Will Survive are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was I Will Survive first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in US, UK, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is Mercury 876 369-1.
How do I tell if my copy of I Will Survive is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 876 369-1, PRO 791-1, MERXDJ 321, 876 368-7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 876-369-1-AS HUB F/W CSB ♫♫ and 876-369-1-BS HUB F/W CSB ♫♫. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is I Will Survive 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.
