Australia
August 2, 1976- Label and catalog number
- Fatal Records
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition
- Runout / matrix
MA-7158-A H.F.A
MA-7158-B H.F.B
Vinyl pressings
(I'm) Stranded
by The Saints · 1976
17 pressings5 countriesPunkRock
(I'm) Stranded was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 (I'm) Stranded
4 pressings came out in 1976, 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.
UK
December 31, 1976- Label and catalog number
- Power Exchange Records & Tapes PX 242
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Moulded Labels, Chappell / Robinson
- Runout / matrix
PX 242 A // R 1 1 8Runout A stamped, variant 1
PX 242 b // R 1 1 8Runout B stamped, variant 1
PX 242 A // R 1 1 2Runout A stamped, variant 2
PX 242 b // R 1 1 3Runout B stamped, variant 2
UK
December 31, 1976- Label and catalog number
- Power Exchange Records & Tapes PX 242
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Moulded Labels, Copyright Control
UK
December 31, 1976- Label and catalog number
- Power Exchange Records & Tapes PX 242
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
PX 242 A//1 R 1 1Side A runout, stamped
PX 242 B//1 R 1 2 USide B runout, stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Australia | Fatal RecordsFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1976 | UK | Power Exchange Records & Tapes PX 242First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | UK | Power Exchange Records & Tapes PX 242First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | UK | Power Exchange Records & Tapes PX 242First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Canada | Power Exchange Records & Tapes PX 2427", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Philips 6198 1207", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | US | Sire SRE 10057", 45 RPM, Stereo, Mono, Promo · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo, Mono, Promo · Promo, Mono |
| 1977 | US | Sire SRE 10057", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | US | Sire SRE 10057", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Australia | EMI EMI-113467", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1977 | Australia | EMI EMI-113467", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Australia | EMI EMI-113467", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
2020s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | US | In The Red Recordings ITR-2136167", 45 RPM, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2023 | US | In The Red Recordings ITR-19767", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | US | In The Red Recordings ITR-19767", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | US | In The Red Recordings ITR-19767", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | US | In The Red Recordings ITR 376 / In The Red Recordings ITR-19767", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Misprint, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Misprint, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A(I'm) Stranded3:25
- BNo Time2:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of (I'm) Stranded are there?
17 vinyl pressings of (I'm) Stranded are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1976 and 2023.
When was (I'm) Stranded first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Australia, UK. One of them is Fatal Records, released August 2, 1976.
How do I tell if my copy of (I'm) Stranded is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PX 242) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MA-7158-A H.F. and MA-7158-B H.F.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is (I'm) Stranded 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.
