US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Philadelphia International Records KZ 33150
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AL-33150-1BSide A Runout
BL-33150-1ESide B Runout
P.I.R AL-33150-1ASide 1 Runout
P.I.R BL-33150-1B RESide 2 Runout
Vinyl pressings
Survival
by The O'Jays · 1975
22 pressings12 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Survival was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Survival
21 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 12 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- Philadelphia International Records Z 33150
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Philadelphia International Records KZ 33150
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T1 P.I.R. PAL-33150-1E MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE PHILA. NSRunout, Side A, variant 1
T1 P.I.R. PBL-33150-1D MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE PHILA. NSRunout, Side B, variant 1
o T2 P.I.R. PAL-33150-1E MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE PHILA. NS C13Runout, Side A, variant 2
o T2 P.I.R. PBL-33150-1E MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE PHILA. NS. A4Runout, Side B, variant 2
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Philadelphia International Records KZ 33150
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
P.I.R. AL-33150-1ASide A Runout
P.I.R. BL-33150-1FSide B Runout
AL 33150Side A Label
BL 33150Side B Label
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Philadelphia International Records KZ 33150
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P.I.R. AL-33150-1H REVar 1, Runout Side A, etch
P.I.R. BL-33150-1HVar 1, Runout Side A, etch
I S P.I.R. AL-33150-1G MASTERED BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE PHILA NS C3Var 2, Runout Side A, etch exc mastering stamp
I S P.I.R. BL-33150-1H MASTERED BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE PHILA NS D1Var 2, Runout Side B, etch exc mastering stamp
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Philadelphia International Records KZ 33150
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T2 P.I.R. P AL-33150-1E MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE PHILA. NS D31Runout, Side A
T2 P.I.R. PBL-33150-1E MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE PHILA. NS D32Runout, Side B
AL 33150Label, Side A
BL 33150Label, 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.
1970s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Australia | CBS SBP 234682First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Brazil | Epic 144141First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Canada | Philadelphia International Records KZ 33150 / Columbia KZ 33150First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Europe | Philadelphia International Records PIR 80402First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Israel | Philadelphia International Records PIR 80765First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Italy | Philadelphia International Records PIR 80402First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Japan | Philadelphia International Records ECPO-46-PHFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Japan | Philadelphia International Records ECPO-46-PHFirst yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1975 | South Africa | Philadelphia International Records kz.6017First yearLP | LP |
| 1975 | Spain | Philadelphia International Records PIR 80765First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Turkey | Ronnex RON 7First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | UK | Philadelphia International Records S PIR 80765First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Philadelphia International Records KZ 33150First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Philadelphia International Records KZ 33150First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | US | Philadelphia International Records ZQ 33150First yearLP, Album, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Quadraphonic |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Philadelphia International Records PZ 33150 / Philadelphia International Records Z 33150LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Give The People What They Want4:14
- A2Let Me Make Love To You4:21
- A3Survival3:44
- A4Where Did We Go Wrong3:40
- B1Rich Get Richer4:24
- B2How Time Flies5:15
- B3What Am I Waiting For3:56
- B4Never Break Us Up3:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Survival are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Survival are listed here, from 12 countries.
When was Survival first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in US, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Philadelphia International Records KZ 33150.
How do I tell if my copy of Survival is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KZ 33150, Z 33150, ZQ 33150, S PIR 80765) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AL-33150-1B and BL-33150-1E. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Survival 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.
