1981 Stray Cat Strut




UK. Pin up label small centre hole
LabelNumberTypeMatrix numbersPressing plantIAC
AristaSCAT 37 inch vinylSCAT 3 A1 (Lyre Symbol)TOPIA DAMONT
SCAT3 B1 (Lyre Symbol)
UnknownYes

Front coverBack coverSide ASide BMatrix AMatrix B
Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan


A. Stray Cat Strut
B. Drink That Bottle Down (Live 12 March 1981, Mayfair Ballroom. Newcastle)

UK version. Housed in a thick paper sleeve. Has the pin-up label with a small centre hole.
Sleeve-opening on upper side.

Discogs release number: 3288403


UK. Pin up label 12 inch
LabelNumberTypeMatrix numbersPressing plantIAC
AristaSCAT 312 inch vinylSCAT 123 A//1 ∇ 420 T
SCAT 123 A//1 ∇ 420 T
UnknownYes

Front coverBack coverSide ASide BMatrix AMatrix B
Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan


A1. Stray Cat Strut
A2. Built For Speed
B1. Sweet Love On My Mind (Live 12 March 1981, Mayfair Ballroom. Newcastle)
B2. Drink That Bottle Down (Live 12 March 1981, Mayfair Ballroom. Newcastle)

UK version. Has the pin-up label with a small centre hole.
Sleeve-opening on right side.

Discogs release number: 1493653


UK. Silver injected small centre hole
LabelNumberTypeMatrix numbersPressing plantIAC
AristaSCAT 37 inch vinylSCAT3 A//3▽E UT 11 1 (Lyre symbol)TOPIA
SCAT3 B//3▽E UT 11 (Lyre Symbol)
UnknownYes

Front coverBack coverSide ASide BMatrix AMatrix B
Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan


A. Stray Cat Strut
B. Drink That Bottle Down (Live 12 March 1981, Mayfair Ballroom. Newcastle)

UK version. Housed in a thick paper sleeve.
Label is silver injection moulded and it has a small centre hole.
Sleeve-opening on upper side.

Discogs release number: 768289


UK. Silver injected large centre hole
LabelNumberTypeMatrix numbersPressing plantIAC
AristaSCAT 37 inch vinylSCAT3 A//3▽E UT 11 1 5 (Lyre symbol)TOPIA
SCAT3 B//3▽E UT 11 5(Lyre Symbol)
UnknownYes

Front coverBack coverSide ASide BMatrix AMatrix B
Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan


A. Stray Cat Strut
B. Drink That Bottle Down (Live 12 March 1981, Mayfair Ballroom. Newcastle)

UK version. Housed in a thick paper sleeve.
Label is silver injection moulded and it has a large centre hole.
Sleeve-opening on upper side.

Discogs release number: 10132292


Australia. 7 inch
LabelNumberTypeMatrix numbersPressing plantIAC
Arista K-83217 inch vinylMX-57939 3:13 9A
MX-57940 5:04 9A
Festival Records Pty. Ltd.Yes

Front coverBack coverSide ASide BMatrix AMatrix B
- none - - none - Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan
Anchorman's scan
Anchorman's scan
Anchorman's scan
Anchorman's scan
Anchorman's scan


A. Stray Cat Strut
B. Drink That Bottle Down (Live 12 March 1981, Mayfair Ballroom. Newcastle)

Australian version.
This release came without a picture sleeve.

The matrix numbers are etched.
A-side matrix is: MX-57939 3:13 9A
B-side matrix is: MX-57940 5:04 9A
It has a small centre hole.

Discogs release number: 1591996


Australia. 12 inch
LabelNumberTypeMatrix numbersPressing plantIAC
AristaX-14013 (SCAT 123)12 inch vinyl MX 61043
MX 61044
Festival Records Pty. Ltd.Yes

Front coverBack coverSide ASide BMatrix AMatrix B
Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan
Anchorman's scan
Anchorman's scan
Anchorman's scan


A1. Stray Cat Strut
A2. Built For Speed
B1. Sweet Love On My Mind (Live 12 March 1981, Mayfair Ballroom. Newcastle)
B2. Drink That Bottle Down (Live 12 March 1981, Mayfair Ballroom. Newcastle)

Australian 12 inch version. In the left upper corner of the front sleeve it states that it is a Giant 12" 45 Limited edition.

The matrix numbers are etched.
A-side matrix is: MX 61043 W2A
B-side matrix is: MX 61044 W2A
It has a small centre hole, but it appears to be a push out.

Discogs release number: 1591996


Canada
LabelNumberTypeMatrix numbersPressing plantIAC
EMI America ‎B 81227 inch vinyl B 8122 A ◎
B 8122 B ◎
Capitol Records-EMI
Of Canada Limited
Yes

Front coverBack coverSide ASide BMatrix AMatrix B
- None - - None - Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan
Anchorman's scan
Anchorman's scan
Anchorman's scan


A. Stray Cat Strut
B. You Don't Believe Me

Canadian version released without a picture sleeve.

Big centre hole.
The matrix numbers are etched except for the pressing plant ID, which is stamped.
The A-side matrix is B-8122-A ◎
The B-side matrix is B-8122-B ◎
Especially the B-side matrix is extremely shallow and hard to capture on camera. The is an ID for the pressing plant. This id's the pressing plant as Capitol Records Canada.



Discogs release number: 2806389


France. Paper sleeve
LabelNumberTypeMatrix numbersPressing plantIAC
Arista103.2297 inch vinyl(triangle) 8 L6 10322.9 A
(triangle) 8 L6 103 229 B
UnknownYes

Front coverBack coverSide ASide BMatrix AMatrix B
Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan


A. Stray Cat Strut
B. Drink That Bottle Down (Live 12 March 1981, Mayfair Ballroom. Newcastle)

French version distributed by Arabella Eurodisc.
This version is housed in a paper sleeve. The inner side of the sleeve is white, which can be seen on the scan of the back cover where the notch is.
Sleeve-opening on upper side.

Discogs release number: 1996850


France. Cardboard sleeve
LabelNumberTypeMatrix numbersPressing plantIAC
Arista103.2297 inch vinyl(triangle) 8 L6 10322.9 A
(triangle) 8 L6 103 229 B
UnknownYes

Front coverBack coverSide ASide BMatrix AMatrix B
Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan


A. Stray Cat Strut
B. Drink That Bottle Down (Live 12 March 1981, Mayfair Ballroom. Newcastle)

French version distributed by Arabella Eurodisc.
This version is housed in a thick paper (cardboard) sleeve. The inner side of the sleeve is grey, which can be seen on the scan of the back cover where the notch is.
The matrix numbers, labels and all other details are exactly the same as the version with the paper sleeve.
Sleeve-opening on upper side.

Discogs release number: This sleeve variant is not on discogs.


Germany
LabelNumberTypeMatrix numbersPressing plantIAC
Arista103 183-1007 inch vinyl103183 A-1/81S 1
103183 B-1/81S 1 Made in Germany
SonopressYes

Front coverBack coverSide ASide BMatrix AMatrix B
Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan


A. Stray Cat Strut
B. Drink That Bottle Down (Live 12 March 1981, Mayfair Ballroom. Newcastle)

German version.
Housed in a paper sleeve.
The matrix numbers are stamped and are very clear. The "Made in Germany" is extremely small.
Sleeve-opening on upper side.

Discogs release number: 6501282


Ireland
LabelNumberTypeMatrix numbersPressing plantIAC
AristaSCAT 37 inch vinylSCAT 3 A1 (Lyre Symbol)TOPIA
SCAT 3 B1 (Lyre Symbol)
Yes

Front coverBack coverSide ASide BMatrix AMatrix B
None None Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan


A. Stray Cat Strut
B. Drink That Bottle Down (Live 12 March 1981, Mayfair Ballroom. Newcastle)

Irish version.
This release came without a picture sleeve.
It has a small centre hole.
The matrix numbers are extremely shallow and very hard to read.

Discogs release number: 4063678


Japan. Promo release
LabelNumberTypeMatrix numbersPressing plantIAC
Arista7RS-69 (SCAT 3-A)7 inch vinylSCAT 3A 11/7RS 22-A
V 7RS 22A 111
Nippon phonogramYes

Insert frontInsert backDust sleeveSide ASide BMatrix AMatrix B
Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan


A. Stray Cat Strut
B. What's Going Down (Cross That Bridge)

Japanese promo edition, easily recognized by the white label
The record is housed in a dust sleeve. Like usually with Japanese promo edition it has a plain white dust sleeve. The regular version has an Arista dust sleeve It has an insert with the lyrics of Stray Cat Strut on the back-side.

Discogs release number: 7236999


Japan. Regular release
LabelNumberTypeMatrix numbersPressing plantIAC
Arista7RS-69 (SCAT 3-A)7 inch vinylSCAT 3A 11/7RS 22-A
V 7RS 22A 111
Nippon phonogramYes

Insert frontInsert backDust sleeveSide ASide BMatrix AMatrix B
Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan


A. Stray Cat Strut
B. What's Going Down (Cross That Bridge)

Japanese regular edition.
The record is housed in the regular blue Arista dust sleeve.
It has an insert with the lyrics of Stray Cat Strut on the back-side.

Discogs release number: 7236999


Japan. Regular release with advert
LabelNumberTypeMatrix numbersPressing plantIAC
Arista7RS-69 (SCAT 3-A)7 inch vinylSCAT 3A 11/7RS 22-A
V 7RS 22A 111
Nippon phonogramYes

Insert frontInsert backDust sleeveSide ASide BMatrix AMatrix B
Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan


A. Stray Cat Strut
B. What's Going Down (Cross That Bridge)

Japanese regular edition.This edition has the "U.S.A. Big Hit!! Rock This Town" advert printed on it.
The rest is exactly as the same as the release without the advert.
The record is housed in the regular blue Arista dust sleeve.
It has an insert with the lyrics of Stray Cat Strut on the back-side.

Discogs release number: 7236999


Netherlands. Regular version variant 1
LabelNumberTypeMatrix numbersPressing plantIAC
Arista103.1837 inch vinyl103.183-A\\47953-1-Y
103.183-B\\47954-1-Y
EMI UdenYes

Front coverBack coverSide ASide BMatrix AMatrix B
Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan


A. Stray Cat Strut
B. Drink That Bottle Down (Live 12 March 1981, Mayfair Ballroom. Newcastle)

Dutch version. Blue lettering on label.
The matrix numbers are extremely shallow and very hard to read.
Sleeve-opening on upper side.

Discogs release number: Not on Discogs


Netherlands. Regular version variant 2
LabelNumberTypeMatrix numbersPressing plantIAC
Arista103.1837 inch vinyl103.183-A\\47953-1-Y
103.183-B\\47954-1-Y
EMI UdenYes

Front coverBack coverSide ASide BMatrix AMatrix B
Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan


A. Stray Cat Strut
B. Drink That Bottle Down (Live 12 March 1981, Mayfair Ballroom. Newcastle)

Dutch version. Black lettering on label.
The matrix numbers are extremely shallow and very hard to read.
Sleeve-opening on upper side.

Discogs release number: Not on Discogs


Netherlands. Regular version variant 3
LabelNumberTypeMatrix numbersPressing plantIAC
Arista103.1837 inch vinyl103.183-A\\47953-1-Y
103.183-B\\47954-1-Y
EMI UdenYes

Front coverBack coverSide ASide BMatrix AMatrix B


A. Stray Cat Strut
B. Drink That Bottle Down (Live 12 March 1981, Mayfair Ballroom. Newcastle)

Dutch version. Black lettering on label plus "Made in Holland".
The matrix numbers are extremely shallow and very hard to read.
Sleeve-opening on upper side.

Discogs release number: 567156.


Netherlands. Red vinyl
LabelNumberTypeMatrix numbersPressing plantIAC
Arista103.1837 inch red vinyl103.183-A\\47953-1-Y
103.183-B\\47954-1-Y
EMI UdenYes

Front coverBack coverSide ASide BMatrix AMatrix B
Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan


A. Stray Cat Strut
B. Drink That Bottle Down (Live 12 March 1981, Mayfair Ballroom. Newcastle)

Dutch version on red vinyl, although it is more pink than red.
The matrix numbers are extremely shallow and very hard to read.
Sleeve-opening on upper side.

Discogs release number: 7990884


Netherlands. Yellow translucent vinyl
LabelNumberTypeMatrix numbersPressing plantIAC
Arista103.1837 inch yellow vinyl103.183-A\\47953-1-Y
103.183-B\\47954-1-Y
EMI UdenYes

Front coverBack coverSide ASide BMatrix AMatrix B
Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan


A. Stray Cat Strut
B. Drink That Bottle Down (Live 12 March 1981, Mayfair Ballroom. Newcastle)

Dutch version on yellow translucent vinyl.
The matrix numbers are extremely shallow and very hard to read.
Sleeve-opening on upper side.

Discogs release number: 7991016


Netherlands. Green vinyl
LabelNumberTypeMatrix numbersPressing plantIAC
Arista103.1837 inch green vinyl103.183-A\\47953-1-Y
103.183-B\\47954-1-Y
EMI UdenYes

Front coverBack coverSide ASide BMatrix AMatrix B
Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan


A. Stray Cat Strut
B. Drink That Bottle Down (Live 12 March 1981, Mayfair Ballroom. Newcastle)

Dutch version on green vinyl.
The matrix numbers are extremely shallow and very hard to read.
Sleeve-opening on upper side.

Discogs release number: 7990375


Netherlands. Blue vinyl
LabelNumberTypeMatrix numbersPressing plantIAC
Arista103.1837 inch blue vinyl103.183-A\\47953-1-Y
103.183-B\\47954-1-Y
EMI UdenYes

Front coverBack coverSide ASide BMatrix AMatrix B
Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan


A. Stray Cat Strut
B. Drink That Bottle Down (Live 12 March 1981, Mayfair Ballroom. Newcastle)

Dutch version on blue vinyl.
The matrix numbers are extremely shallow and very hard to read.
Sleeve-opening on upper side.

Discogs release number: 7990483


New Zealand
LabelNumberTypeMatrix numbersPressing plantIAC
AristaATA 7277 inch vinylSCAT 3 A
SCAT 3 B
EMI (NZ) Ltd. Yes

Front coverBack coverSide ASide BMatrix AMatrix B
None None Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan


A. Stray Cat Strut
B. Drink That Bottle Down (Live 12 March 1981, Mayfair Ballroom. Newcastle)

New Zealand release.
This release came without a picture sleeve.
It has a small centre hole.
The matrix numbers are etched.

Discogs release number: 8017613


Scandinavia
LabelNumberTypeMatrix numbersPressing plantIAC
AristaSCAT 137 inch vinyl16-00013 1A-1 A
16-00013-1B-1 A
unknownYes

Front coverBack coverSide ASide BMatrix AMatrix B
Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan


A. Stray Cat Strut
B. Drink That Bottle Down (Live 12 March 1981, Mayfair Ballroom. Newcastle)

Scandinavian edition, distributed by CBS records the Netherlands.
Big centre hole.
Sleeve-opening on right side.

Discogs release number: 4225905


South Africa
LabelNumberTypeMatrix numbersPressing plantIAC
AristaAAJ 11487 inch vinylAAJ 1148-A
AAJ 1148-B
Yes

Front coverBack coverSide ASide BMatrix AMatrix B
None None Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan


A. Stray Cat Strut
B. You Don't Believe Me

South African release.
This release came without a picture sleeve.
It has a small centre hole.
The matrix numbers are etched.

Discogs release number: 4658696


USA. 7 inch vinyl promo
LabelNumberTypeMatrix numbersPressing plantIAC
AristaP-B-81227 inch vinylB-8122-S-45--500855-P-2 ⓧ ✲ MASTERED BY LIBERTY
B-8122-S-45--500855-P-2 ⓧ ✲ MASTERED BY LIBERTY
Capitol Los AngelesYes

SleeveSide ASide BMatrix AMatrix B
Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan


A. Stray Cat Strut
B. Stray Cat Strut

American promo release with same song on both sides. Record is housed in EMI America company sleeve.
On label it states P-B-8122 and 500855
The matrix number is exactly the same on both sides. The B-8122-S-45--500855-P-2 ⓧ ✲ is etched and the MASTERED BY LIBERTY is stamped.

Discogs release number: 5851993


USA. 7 inch vinyl Jacksonville pressing
LabelNumberTypeMatrix numbersPressing plantIAC
EMI AmericaB-81227 inch vinylMASTERED BY LIBERTY B-8122-S-45-500855-P-3 ⊕ #3 O
MASTERED BY LIBERTY B-8122-S-45-500861-P-3 ⊕ #1 O
Capitol Records Pressing Plant, JacksonvilleYes

Front coverBack coverSide ASide BMatrix AMatrix B
Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan


A. Stray Cat Strut
B. You Don't Believe Me

American edition. Pressed by the Capitol Records pressing plant in Jacksonville.
Matrix numbers are:
A-side: Stamped MASTERED BY LIBERTY etched B-8122-S-45-500855-P-3 ⊕ #3 O
B-side: Stamped MASTERED BY LIBERTY etched B-8122-S-45-500861-P-3 ⊕ #1 O
The O in the matrix is the pressing plant id.

Big centre hole.
Sleeve-opening on upper side.

Discogs release number: 1103306


USA. 7 inch vinyl Winchester pressing
LabelNumberTypeMatrix numbersPressing plantIAC
EMI AmericaB-81227 inch vinylB-8122-S-45-500855-P-7 ⊕ #6 —◁ ᴍᴀsᴛᴇʀᴇᴅ ʙʏ ʟɪʙᴇʀᴛʏ
B-8122-S-45-500861-P-5 ⊕ #5 —◁ ᴍᴀsᴛᴇʀᴇᴅ ʙʏ ʟɪʙᴇʀᴛʏ
Capitol Records Pressing Plant, WinchesterYes

Front coverBack coverSide ASide BMatrix AMatrix B
Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan Anchorman's scan


A. Stray Cat Strut
B. You Don't Believe Me

American edition. Pressed by the Capitol Records pressing plant in Winchester.
Matrix numbers are:
A-side: Stamped MASTERED BY LIBERTY etched B-8122-S-45-500855-P-3 ⊕ #3 O
B-side: Stamped MASTERED BY LIBERTY etched B-8122-S-45-500861-P-3 ⊕ #1 O
The —◁ in the matrix is the pressing plant id.

Big centre hole.
Sleeve-opening on upper side.

Discogs release number: 12217789


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