2017 UK limited edition 8-track 140gr YELLOW vinyl LP, gatefold cover. On BACK ON BLACK label. Catalogue No: BOBV500LP. Barcode: 803343148664. "Survivors" is the debut album by British heavy metal stalwarts Samson, originally released in 1979. Samson were formed in 1977 by guitarist and vocalist Paul Samson. Although vocalist Bruce Dickinson appears as a band member on the cover sheet, the album was completed before he joined the band, with guitarist Paul Samson on vocal duty.