UK
May 1981- Label and catalog number
- Arista SCAT 3
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
SCAT3 A1A-side Runout
SCAT3 B2B-side Runout
SCAT3 B1B-side Runout (Variant)
SCAT 3 A1 (Lyre Symbol)TOPIA DAMONTA-side Runout (Variant)
Vinyl pressings
Stray Cat Strut
by Stray Cats · 1981
22 pressings10 countriesRockabillyRock
Stray Cat Strut 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 Stray Cat Strut
18 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 9 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.
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Arista SCAT 3
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Silver Injection-moulded Labels
- Runout / matrix
SCAT3 A//2▽E UT UTOPIAA-side Runout variant 1
SCAT3 B//3▽E UTB-side Runout variant 1
SCAT3 A//2▽E UT UTOPIA 11 4A-side Runout variant 2
SCAT3 B//3▽E UT 11 6 [Lyra Symbol]B-side Runout variant 2
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Arista SCAT 3
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Silver injection-moulded labels Large Hole version
- Runout / matrix
SCAT3 A//3▽E UT 1 1 1 5 ƱTOPIAA-side Runout
SCAT3 B//3▽E UT 1 1 1 5 Ʊ [Lyre symbol]B-side Runout
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Arista SCAT 3
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
SCAT3 A1A-side Runout variant 1
SCAT3 B1B-side Runout variant 1
Australia
1981- Label and catalog number
- Arista K-8321
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MX-57939Side A Label
MX-57940Side B Label
Benelux
1981- Label and catalog number
- Arista 103.183
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
103.183-A\\47953-1-YRunout side A
103.183-B\\47954-1-YRunout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia | Arista K-8321First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Benelux | Arista 103.183First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | France | Arista 103229 / Arista 103 229First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Germany | Arista 103 183-100 / Arista 103 183First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Ireland | Arista SCAT 3First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Arista 103.183First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Arista 103.183First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Arista 103.183First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Arista 103.183First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Arista 103.183First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Arista 103.183First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Arista 103.183First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1981 | New Zealand | Arista ATA 727First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Scandinavia | Arista SCAT 13First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | UK | Arista SCAT 3First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- A1Stray Cat Strut
- A2Built For Speed
- B1Sweet Love On My Mind4:20
- B2Drink That Bottle Down5:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Stray Cat Strut are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Stray Cat Strut are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1981 and 1983.
When was Stray Cat Strut first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in UK, Australia, Benelux, France and more. One of them is Arista SCAT 3, released May 1981.
How do I tell if my copy of Stray Cat Strut is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SCAT 3, K-8321, 103.183, 103229) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SCAT3 A1 and SCAT3 B2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Stray Cat Strut 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.
