Country unknown
1972- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 1416
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · small hole
- Runout / matrix
1416-A K7XRunout, A-side, etched
1416-B K7XRunout, B-side, etched
Vinyl pressings
Stuck In The Middle
by Stealers Wheel · 1972
33 pressings18 countriesSoft RockPop RockRock
Stuck In The Middle was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Stuck In The Middle
7 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 5 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
1972- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 1416A&M Records 1416-S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
A&M-2432-M2 MR △90734Runout A
A&M-2432S-M1 MR △90735Runout B
2432Label A
2432-SLabel B
Canada
1972- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-1416
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
AM-1416-2432 GT.A side etched runout [variant 1]
AM-1416-2433-2 GT.B side etched runout [variant 1]
AM-1416-2432-2 GTA side etched runout [variant 2]
AM-1416-2433 GT.B side etched runout [variant 2]
Greece
1972- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM 12
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
2432A Side Label
2433B Side Label
Israel
1972- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM 1416
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AM 1416 A QA side label matrix
AM 1416 B QB side label matrix
Italy
1972- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM 45045
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
AM 45045/1Label side A
AM 45045/2Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 33 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s30 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Unknown | A&M Records AMS 1416First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Canada | A&M Records AM-1416First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Canada | A&M Records AM-1416First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | Greece | A&M Records AM 12First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Israel | A&M Records AM 1416First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Italy | A&M Records AM 45045First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | US | A&M Records 1416 / A&M Records 1416-SFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1973 | Australia | A&M Records AMK 50517", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Brazil | A&M Records S7AM-50917", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | France | A&M Records AM 1416 / A&M Records AM 1.4167", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | Germany | A&M Records 12 593 AT7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | Germany | A&M Records 12 593 AT7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | Germany | A&M Records 12 593 AT7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | Mexico | A&M Records 50-1187", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Netherlands | A&M Records 12 593 AT / A&M Records 12593 AT7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | A&M Records AM-14167", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | A&M Records AM-14167", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | UK | A&M Records AMS 70367", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AStuck In The Middle
- BJosé
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Stuck In The Middle are there?
33 vinyl pressings of Stuck In The Middle are listed here, from 18 countries, released between 1972 and 1974.
When was Stuck In The Middle first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US, Canada, Greece, Israel and more. One of them is A&M Records AMS 1416.
How do I tell if my copy of Stuck In The Middle is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AMS 1416, 1416, AM-1416, AM 12) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1416-A K7X and 1416-B K7X. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Stuck In The Middle 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.
