Germany
1986- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 393 904-1
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
393 904-1S1=3 320 A J 5A-Side Runout
393 904-1S2=2 320 A S 5B-Side Runout
Vinyl pressings
The Autobiography Of Supertramp
by Supertramp · 1986
28 pressings21 countriesPop RockRock
The Autobiography Of Supertramp 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 The Autobiography Of Supertramp
24 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 17 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.
Germany
1986- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records TRAMP 1
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Germany
1986- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 393 904-1
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
393 904 - 1 S 1 = 3 320 USide A, variant 1
393 904 - 1 S 2 = 2 320 5 AGSide B, variant 1
393 904 - 1 S 1 = 3 3 320 V3 6Side A, variant 2
393 904 - 1 S 2 = 2 3 320 V3 6Side B, variant 2
Germany
1986- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 393 904-1
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Germany
1986- Label and catalog number
- PolyGram 0485
- Format
- LP, Compilation
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records TRAMP 1
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
TRAMP 1 A // 1 ∇ 420 R 1 2 3Side A, Stamped, variant 1
TRAMP 1 B // 1 ∇ 420 R 1 2 3Side B, Stamped, variant 1
TRAMP 1 A // 1 ∇ 420 R 1 1 1 5Side A, Stamped, variant 2
TRAMP 1 B // 1 ∇ 420 R 1 2 1Side B, Stamped, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 28 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s28 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Argentina | A&M Records 27362First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Argentina | A&M Records 27362 / A&M Records 393904-1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1986 | Australia | A&M Records RML 53219First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1986 | Australia | A&M Records RML 53219First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1986 | France | A&M Records 393 904-1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1986 | Germany | A&M Records 393 904-1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1986 | Germany | A&M Records TRAMP 1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1986 | Germany | A&M Records 393 904-1First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1986 | Germany | A&M Records 393 904-1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1986 | Germany | PolyGram 0485First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1986 | Greece | A&M Records 393 904-1First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1986 | Israel | A&M Records TRAMP1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1986 | Japan | A&M Records C28Y3096First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1986 | Japan | A&M Records C28Y3096First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Mexico | A&M Records LPR 73010First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Goodbye Stranger4:26
- A2The Logical Song3:47
- A3Bloody Well Right4:15
- A4Breakfast In America2:37
- A5Take The Long Way Home4:04
- A6Crime Of The Century5:30
- B1Dreamer3:29
- B2From Now On6:10
- B3Give A Little Bit4:06
- B4It's Raining Again4:21
- B5Cannonball4:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Autobiography Of Supertramp are there?
28 vinyl pressings of The Autobiography Of Supertramp are listed here, from 21 countries, released between 1986 and 1987.
When was The Autobiography Of Supertramp first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in Germany, UK, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is A&M Records 393 904-1.
How do I tell if my copy of The Autobiography Of Supertramp is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 393 904-1, TRAMP 1, 0485, 27362) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 393 904-1S1=3 320 A J 5 and 393 904-1S2=2 320 A S 5. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Autobiography Of Supertramp 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.
