Netherlands
1977- Label and catalog number
- RSO 2090 235
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AA 2090 235 1W 1 670 06Runout side A
AA 2090 235 2W 1 670 06 1Runout side B
Yvonne EllimanHello Stranger
Vinyl pressings
Hello Stranger
by Yvonne Elliman · 1977
14 pressings10 countriesEuropopSoulFunk / SoulPop
Hello Stranger was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Hello Stranger
13 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 9 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- RSO RS 871
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
MatrRS 871 76 NP 2348-S-PRC-1-1-1 [Artisan logo]Runout side A
Matrix / RuRS 871 76 NP 2343-S-PRC-1-1-1 [Artisan logo]Runout side B
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- RSO RS 871
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
RS 871 76 NP 2348-S-CP Artisan logoSide A etched, Artisan logo stamped
RS 871 76 NP 2343-S-CP Artisan logoSide B etched, Artisan logo stamped
(76 NP 2348 S)Side A label
(76 NP 2343 S)Side B label
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- RSO RS 871
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Santa Maria Pressing
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- RSO RS 871
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- RSO RS 871
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
p RS 871 76 NP 2348-S-CP [artisan logo]A-Side Runout
p RS 871 76 NP 2348-M-CP [artisan logo]B-Side Runout
76 NP 2348 SA-Side Label
76 NP 2348 MB-Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Canada | RSO RS 871First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Jamaica | RSO RS 871First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Japan | RSO DWQ 6040First year7", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Mexico | RSO 812First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1977 | Netherlands | RSO 2090 235First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | New Zealand | RSO 2090 236First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Spain | RSO 20 90 235First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1977 | US | RSO RS 871First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1977 | US | RSO RS 871First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | RSO RS 871First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1977 | US | RSO RS 871First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | US | RSO RS 871First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Belgium | RSO 2090 235First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Peru | RSO 2090235.57", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AHello Stranger3:09
- BShe'll Be The Home3:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hello Stranger are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Hello Stranger are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Hello Stranger first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Netherlands, US, Belgium, Canada and more. One of them is RSO 2090 235.
How do I tell if my copy of Hello Stranger is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2090 235, RS 871, DWQ 6040, 812) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AA 2090 235 1W 1 670 06 and AA 2090 235 2W 1 670 06 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hello 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.
