US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 870 270-1PolyGram 870 270-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Vinyl pressings
Surrender
by Swing Out Sister · 1986
39 pressings16 countriesSynth-popDiscoElectronic
Surrender 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 Surrender
4 pressings came out in 1986, 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.
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 870 270-1PolyGram 870 270-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
870 270-1-AS - HRMSide A Etched
870 270-1-BS - HRMSide B Etch
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 888 243-7 DJ
- Format
- 7", Promo
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 870 270-1PolyGram 870 270-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
870270 1 AS-SP STERLING SRCRun-out Sequence A-side
870270 1 BS-SP STERLING SRCRun-out Sequence B-side
870270 1 AS-SPRun-out A-side [etched]
870270 1 BS-SPRun-out B-side [etched]
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 39 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s38 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | US | Mercury 870 270-1 / PolyGram 870 270-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1986 | US | Mercury 888 243-7 DJFirst year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | Mercury 870 270-1 / PolyGram 870 270-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | Mercury 870 270-1 / PolyGram 870 270-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1987 | Australasia | Mercury 888 243-112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Canada | Vertigo SOV24127", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Canada | Vertigo SOV24127", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Europe | Mercury 888 243-77", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo |
| 1987 | France | Mercury 888 243-77", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Germany | Mercury 888 243-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Germany | Mercury 888 243-112", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Ireland | Mercury SWING 37", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Italy | Mercury 888 243-77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Italy | Mercury 888 243-112", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Italy | Mercury 888 243-112", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Mercury 888 243-77", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ASurrender3:54
- BWho's To Blame5:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Surrender are there?
39 vinyl pressings of Surrender are listed here, from 16 countries, released between 1986 and 1988.
When was Surrender first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in US. One of them is Mercury 870 270-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Surrender is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 870 270-1, 888 243-7 DJ) 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 Surrender 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.
