US
1980- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-3224Curb Records MCA-3224
- Format
- LP, Album · Gloversville
- Runout / matrix
MCA-2141-KR1 ⧈-G-⧈ KENDUN-A JG 1
MCA-2141-KR1 ⧈-G-⧈ KENDUN-A JG 1
AxeLiving On The Edge
Vinyl pressings
Living On The Edge
by Axe · 1980
12 pressings9 countriesHard RockRock
Living On The Edge was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 On The Edge
8 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 7 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-3224Curb Records MCA-3224
- Format
- LP, Album · Pinckneyville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MCA-2141-KR2 KENDUN JG ◈-P-◈Side A etched, exc. [KENDUN ◈-P-◈] stamped
MCA-2142-KR-2 KENDUN JG ◈-P-◈ ||Side B etched, exc. [KENDUN ◈-P-◈] stamped
MCA2141Side A label
MCA2142Side B label
Canada
1980- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-3224
- Format
- LP, Album
France
1980- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-202 052
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1980- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records 202 052MCA Records 202 052-320
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
202052 A-1/80S Made in GermanyRunout side A, stamped
202052 B-1/80S Made in GermanyRunout side B, stamped
Netherlands
1980- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records 202 052-320
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-3224First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | France | MCA Records MCA-202 052First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Germany | MCA Records 202 052 / MCA Records 202 052-320First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Netherlands | MCA Records 202 052-320First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Scandinavia | Curb Records MCA-3224 / MCA Records MCA-3224First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Singapore | MCA Records MCA-3224 / Curb Records MCA-3224First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA-3224 / Curb Records MCA-3224First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA-3224 / Curb Records MCA-3224First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Yugoslavia | Beograd Disk LPS 1015 / MCA Records LPS 1015LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | US | Cleopatra CLO 2567LP, Album, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | US | Deadline Music CLO 2451 / Cleopatra CLO 2451LP, Album, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Taiwan | 雅音 AR-5010LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1Living On The Edge2:58
- A2Fantasy Of Love3:14
- A3First Time, Last Time3:56
- A4Carry On2:58
- A5Running The Gauntlet2:50
- B1I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)2:57
- B2Just Walk Away3:01
- B3Let Me Know3:22
- B4Save Our Love3:13
- B5For A Little While4:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Living On The Edge are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Living On The Edge are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1980 and 2021.
When was Living On The Edge first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in US, Canada, France, Germany and more. One of them is MCA Records MCA-3224.
How do I tell if my copy of Living On The Edge is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCA-3224, MCA-202 052, 202 052, 202 052-320) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MCA-2141-KR1 ⧈-G-⧈ KENDUN-A JG 1 and MCA-2141-KR1 ⧈-G-⧈ KENDUN-A JG 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Living On The Edge 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.
