US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Steed Records 45-727
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
ST-1053 STEREO 5 ΦEtched Side A
ST-1054 STEREO 5 ΦEtched Side B
ST-1053Label Side A
ST-1054Label Side B
Andy KimIt's Your Life / To Be Continued
Vinyl pressings
It's Your Life / To Be Continued
by Andy Kim · 1970
10 pressings6 countriesPop RockRock
It's Your Life / To Be Continued was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 It's Your Life / To Be Continued
9 pressings came out in 1970, 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
1970- Label and catalog number
- Steed Records 45-727
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
ST-1053 STEREO [MR] △81179Etched Side A, Except [Stamped]
ST-1054 STEREO [MR] △81179-XEtched Side B, Except [Stamped]
ST-1053Label Side A
ST-1054Label Side B
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Steed Records 45-727
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-1053Label Side A
ST-1054Label Side B
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Steed Records 45-727
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Canada
1970- Label and catalog number
- Dot Records STEED. 727
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Germany
1970- Label and catalog number
- Dot Records 1 C 006-91 711Dot Records 1C 006-91711
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
91711A - 1Side A, stamped
91711B - 1Side B, stamped
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Canada | Dot Records STEED. 727First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Germany | Dot Records 1 C 006-91 711 / Dot Records 1C 006-91711First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Germany | Dot Records 1 C 006-91 711 / Dot Records 1C 006-91711First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Netherlands | Dot Records D-144 / Dot Records D 144First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | New Zealand | Dot Records ZK-3808First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | US | Steed Records 45-727First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | US | Steed Records 45-727First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | Steed Records 45-727First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | US | Steed Records 45-727First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Dot Records ZK-38087", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AIt's Your Life2:45
- BTo Be Continued3:17
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of It's Your Life / To Be Continued are there?
10 vinyl pressings of It's Your Life / To Be Continued are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was It's Your Life / To Be Continued first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, Canada, Germany, Netherlands and more. One of them is Steed Records 45-727.
How do I tell if my copy of It's Your Life / To Be Continued is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-727, STEED. 727, 1 C 006-91 711, D-144) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST-1053 STEREO 5 Φ and ST-1054 STEREO 5 Φ. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is It's Your Life / To Be Continued 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.
