US
1969- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 1081
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
5 p 1757A-Side Runout Etching
6 p 1758B-Side Runout Etching
1757A-Side Label
1758B-Side Label
Abaco DreamLife And Death In G & A
Vinyl pressings
Life And Death In G & A
by Abaco Dream · 1969
20 pressings10 countriesFunkPsychedelicSoulElectronic
Life And Death In G & A was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Life And Death In G & A
15 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 8 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
1969- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 1081
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 1081
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A&M-175-7 MR(Within Circle) △76754Runout A
A&M-1758 MR(Within Circle) △76754-XRunout B
1757Label A
1758Label B
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 1081
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A&M-175-7 ^ △76754 [MR logo]Scribed in runout, side A
A&M-1758 ^ △76754-X [MR logo]Scribed in runout, side B
(1757)Label A
(1758)Label B
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 1081
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
1757 S-1C Bell Sound [MR logo] △76853Runout Side A
1758 S-1C Bell Sound [MR logo] △76853-xRunout Side B
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 1081
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
1757A Side Label
1758B Side Label
A&M-175-7 ^ [MR logo] △76754A Side Hand Etching
A&M-1758 ^ [MR logo] △76754-XB Side Hand Etching
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Australia | A&M Records AMK-3144First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1969 | Brazil | A&M Records AMK 7AM-5034First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1969 | Canada | A&M Records A & M 1081XFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1969 | Canada | A&M Records AM-1081First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | France | A&M Records 210077First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1969 | Germany | A&M Records 210 077First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1969 | Lebanon | A&M Records AM 010First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1969 | Mexico | A&M Records 50-035First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1969 | US | A&M Records 1081First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1969 | US | A&M Records 1081First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene · Promo |
| 1969 | US | A&M Records 1081First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1969 | US | A&M Records 1081First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1969 | US | A&M Records 1081First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1969 | US | A&M Records 1081First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1969 | US | A&M Records 1081First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Italy | A&M Records AM 8457", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | A&M Records 10817", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | A&M Records 85807", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | A&M Records 10817", 45 RPM, Reissue, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Styrene |
| ? | Venezuela | A&M Records 45-13.1077", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ALife And Death In G & A2:21
- BCat Woman2:44
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Life And Death In G & A are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Life And Death In G & A are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1969 and 1970.
When was Life And Death In G & A first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, Australia, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is A&M Records 1081.
How do I tell if my copy of Life And Death In G & A is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1081, AMK-3144, AMK 7AM-5034, A & M 1081X) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 5 p 1757 and 6 p 1758. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Life And Death In G & A 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.