US
1986- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-2933
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
StrafeOutlaw
Vinyl pressings
Outlaw
by Strafe · 1986
13 pressings4 countriesElectroSynth-popElectronic
Outlaw was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Outlaw
7 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 2 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
1986- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-12233
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
A+M-SP-012233A ESI MASTERED BY TRUTONE EmwRunout side A
A+M-SP-012233B ESI MASTERED BY TRUTONE ER 4/87 EmwRunout side B
(SP-12233-A)Label side A
(SP-12233-B)Label side B
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-12233
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
(SP-012233-A)Label side A
(SP-012233-B)Label side B
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-2933
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-12233
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
SP-012233-AOutside
SP-012233-BInside
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Breakout USA 606A&M Records USA 606
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | UK | Breakout USA 606 / A&M Records USA 606First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | Breakout USAT 606First year12", Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | A&M Records SP-12233First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | A&M Records AM-2933First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | A&M Records SP-12233First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | A&M Records AM-2933First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | US | A&M Records SP-01223312", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1986 | US | A&M Records SP-12233First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1987 | Germany | A&M Records 392 226-112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Japan | A&M Records C12Y319012", EP, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", EP, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | UK | Breakout USAT 60612", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1987 | US | A&M Records SP-1223312", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo, Colored vinyl |
| 1987 | Japan | A&M Records 7Y30517", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Outlaw (Vocal Mix)7:09
- A2Outlaw (Dub)6:37
- B1Outlaw (British Club Version)7:57
- B2Outlaw (Acappella)4:33
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Outlaw are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Outlaw are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1986 and 1987.
When was Outlaw first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in US, UK. One of them is A&M Records AM-2933.
How do I tell if my copy of Outlaw is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AM-2933, SP-12233, USA 606, USAT 606) 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 Outlaw 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.