US
1979- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 8623-S
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
A&M 12682-5 C1 G1
AM 12617-S FN T2.. TIIII
SupertrampThe Logical Song / Goodbye Stranger
Vinyl pressings
The Logical Song / Goodbye Stranger
by Supertramp · 1979
11 pressings7 countriesRockPop
The Logical Song / Goodbye Stranger was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Logical Song / Goodbye Stranger
1 pressing came out in 1979, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | US | A&M Records 8623-S7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1979 | US | A&M Records 8623-SFirst year7", Single | 7", Single |
1980s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon 1143 2870 / A&M Records 1143 28707", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon 1143 2870 / A&M Records 1143 28707", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
| 1986 | Germany | A&M Records 390 140-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Ireland | A&M Records AM 3577", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Spain | A&M Records 390 140-77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | UK | A&M Records AM 3577", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | A&M Records AM 86237", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| ? | US | Collectables 75021 8623 7 / A&M Records 75021 8623 77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| ? | US | A&M Records 8623-S7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AThe Logical Song3:45
- BGoodbye Stranger5:49
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Logical Song / Goodbye Stranger are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Logical Song / Goodbye Stranger are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1979 and 1986.
When was The Logical Song / Goodbye Stranger first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US. One of them is A&M Records 8623-S.
How do I tell if my copy of The Logical Song / Goodbye Stranger is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 8623-S) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A&M 12682-5 C1 G1 and AM 12617-S FN T2.. TIIII. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Logical Song / Goodbye Stranger 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.
