Guatemala
1976- Label and catalog number
- RSO 871
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Yvonne EllimanHello Stranger
Vinyl pressings
Hello Stranger
by Yvonne Elliman · 1976
10 pressings8 countriesSoulVocalFunk / SoulPop
Hello Stranger 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 Hello Stranger
2 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.
Panama
1976- Label and catalog number
- RSO 871
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Guatemala | RSO 871First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Panama | RSO 871First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | France | RSO 2090 2367", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Germany | RSO 2090 2367", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Ireland | RSO 2090 2367", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | South Africa | RSO PS.4747", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | RSO 2090 2367", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | RSO 2090 2367", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | US | RSO RS 8717", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Panama | RSO 8717", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AHello Stranger3:09
- BGood Sign2:57
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hello Stranger are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Hello Stranger are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1976 and 1977.
When was Hello Stranger first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Guatemala, Panama. One of them is RSO 871.
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 871) 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 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.
