Italy
1985- Label and catalog number
- EMI 62 1187261
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
1187261-A F 24-7-85-PSide A
1187261-B F 24-7-85-PSide B
Vinyl pressings
Living In The Background
by Baltimora · 1985
31 pressings24 countriesItalo-DiscoElectronic
Living In The Background was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 In The Background
20 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 17 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.
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Columbia EJ 240436
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
D EJ 2404361 A-2-1-1-1Stampings Side A
D EJ 2404361 B-2-1-Stampings Side B
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Manhattan Records SQ-53020Manhattan Records SQ 53020
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SQ-1-53020-Z1 #2 HwA-Side Runout Etching
SQ-1-53020-Z1 #1B-Side Runout Etching
MASTERDISK 0Runout Stamp Each Side
Venezuela
December 21, 1985- Label and catalog number
- EMI 25043
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
NU-EMI-25043-A- PACO-AUDIOMATRICES CEOS 03 M.U. RVSide A
NU-EMI-25043-B- PACO-AUDIOMATRICES CEOS 03 M.U. RVSide B
Argentina
1985- Label and catalog number
- EMI 81 1187291 8360
- Format
- LP, Album
Argentina
1985- Label and catalog number
- EMI 81 118726 8360
- 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 31 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s29 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Argentina | EMI 81 1187291 8360First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Argentina | EMI 81 118726 8360First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Australia | EMI Records Australia SCXO 240436First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Canada | Manhattan Records SQ-53020First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Colombia | EMI 111065First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | France | EMI 1187261First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | France | EMI 1187261First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Germany | EMI 1C 064-11 8726 1 / EMI 064-11 8726 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | India | Columbia EJ-240436 / Columbia EJ. 240436First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Israel | Not On Label EJ 240429First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Italy | EMI 62 1187261First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Kenya | Columbia EJ 24 0436 1 / EMI EJ 2404361First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Philippines | EMI 1187261-1 / EMI 1187261First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Portugal | EMI 1187261First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | South Africa | EMI EMCJ(L)2404361First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Bolivia | EMI International BOLP - 550LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Europe | EMI 1C 064-11 8726 1LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Tarzan Boy6:15
- A2Pull The Wires4:46
- A3Living In The Background6:06
- B1Woody Boogie5:50
- B2Chinese Restaurant5:14
- B3Running For Your Love5:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Living In The Background are there?
31 vinyl pressings of Living In The Background are listed here, from 24 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was Living In The Background first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Italy, UK, US, Venezuela and more. One of them is EMI 62 1187261.
How do I tell if my copy of Living In The Background is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 62 1187261, EJ 240436, SQ-53020, 25043) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1187261-A F 24-7-85-P and 1187261-B F 24-7-85-P. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Living In The Background 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.
