US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 72862
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
1-42750Label A
1-42751Label B
The Legendary Stardust CowboyParalyzed
Vinyl pressings
Paralyzed
by The Legendary Stardust Cowboy · 1968
11 pressings3 countriesRockabillyCountry RockPsychobillyRock
Paralyzed was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Paralyzed
4 pressings came out in 1968, 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
1968- Label and catalog number
- Psycho-Suave' Records PS-1033
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
LH 4803 BRSA runout etched
LH 4802- BRSB runout etched
PS-1033-AA & B label matrices
US
November 1968- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 72862
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
42750 1 MRA side runout
42751 2 M.R.B side runout
1-42750A-Side Label
1-42751B-Side Label
Canada
1968- Label and catalog number
- Mercury M. 72862
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
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.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Canada | Mercury M. 72862First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1968 | US | Mercury 72862First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1968 | US | Psycho-Suave' Records PS-1033First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1968 | US | Mercury 728627", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene |
| 1968 | US | Mercury 72862First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene · Promo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | Missing Link MLS-137", Single, Reissue | 7", Single, Reissue |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia | Missing Link MISS 137", Single, Reissue | 7", Single, Reissue |
| 1985 | Australia | Missing Link MISS 137", Single, Reissue | 7", Single, Reissue |
| 1985 | Australia | Missing Link MISS 137", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Reissue · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| 1985 | Australia | Missing Link MISS 137", Single, Promo, Reissue · Promo | 7", Single, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | US | Collectables COL 48997", Single, Reissue | 7", Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AParalyzed2:20
- BWho's Knocking At My Door2:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Paralyzed are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Paralyzed are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1968 and 1994.
When was Paralyzed first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in US, Canada. One of them is Mercury 72862.
How do I tell if my copy of Paralyzed is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 72862, PS-1033, M. 72862) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1-42750 and 1-42751. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Paralyzed 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.