US
April 1964- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SXE-2040
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album, Jukebox
- Runout / matrix
SX1-2040Label A
SX2-2040Label B
SX5-2040Label E
SX6-2040Label F
Al MartinoLiving A Lie
Vinyl pressings
Living A Lie
by Al Martino · 1964
12 pressings6 countriesVocalJazzPop
Living A Lie was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Living A Lie
8 pressings came out in 1964, the album's first year, in 5 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
1964- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST 2040
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T 2040Capitol Records, Inc. T-2040
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
T1-2040-G2 11 /IAM\A side
T2-2040-F1 11 /IAM\B side
UK
1964- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T 2040
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
TI 2040-IN
T2 2040-IN
Australia
1964- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SENC-9520
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST1-2040Label Side A
ST2-2040Label Side B
Canada
1964- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T 2040
- Format
- LP, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Australia | Capitol Records SENC-9520First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | Canada | Capitol Records T 2040First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Canada | Capitol Records ST 2040First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1964 | Germany | Capitol Records 83 651First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1964 | UK | Capitol Records T 2040First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Capitol Records ST 2040First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Capitol Records T 2040 / Capitol Records, Inc. T-2040First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Capitol Records SXE-2040First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album, Jukebox | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album, Jukebox |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | UK | Sounds Superb SPR 90040 / Music For Pleasure SPR 90040LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1974 | UK | Sounds Superb SPR 90040 / Music For Pleasure SPR 90040LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1975 | New Zealand | Capitol Records NKC 40047LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| 1975 | New Zealand | Capitol Records NKC 40047 / Music For Pleasure NKC 40047LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Living A Lie2:28
- A2Are You Lonesome To-night?2:45
- A3Careless2:30
- A4Lies2:08
- A5Don't Cry Joe (Let Her Go, Let Her Go, Let Her Go)2:50
- A6Vaya Con Dios3:00
- B1Room Full Of Roses2:43
- B2I'm In The Mood For Love3:02
- B3Mexicali Rose2:34
- B4That's My Desire2:25
- B5The More I See You2:25
- B6You Can't Hide The Truth (From Your Eyes)2:47
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Living A Lie are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Living A Lie are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1964 and 1975.
When was Living A Lie first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Capitol Records SXE-2040, released April 1964.
How do I tell if my copy of Living A Lie is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SXE-2040, ST 2040, T 2040, SENC-9520) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SX1-2040 and SX2-2040. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Living A Lie 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.
