Europe
1991- Label and catalog number
- London Records 828246.1London Records 828 246-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
828 246-1 A FOR 91 TCRunout, side A
828 246-1 B FOR 91 TCRunout, side B
BananaramaPop Life
Vinyl pressings
Pop Life
by Bananarama · 1991
15 pressings12 countriesHouseSynth-popElectronic
Pop Life was first pressed on vinyl in 1991. 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 Pop Life
13 pressings came out in 1991, the album's first year, in 10 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.
Europe
1991- Label and catalog number
- London Records 828246.1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
828 246 1 S1=1 670 07 11 12Runout side A, variant 1
828 246 1 S2=1 670 07 11 6Runout side B, variant 1
828 246 1 S1=1 670 07 11 10Runout side A, variant 2
828 246 1 S2=1 670 07 12 1Runout side B, variant 2
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- London Records 828246.1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
8282461 A-1U-1-1Side A Stamped
8282461 B-1U-1-1Side B Stamped
Argentina
1991- Label and catalog number
- London Records 828 246-1London Records 29326
- Format
- LP, Album
Brazil
1991- Label and catalog number
- London Records 828246-1
- Format
- LP, Album
Finland
1991- Label and catalog number
- London Records 828246.1
- 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 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Argentina | London Records 828 246-1 / London Records 29326First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | Brazil | London Records 828246-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | Europe | London Records 828246.1 / London Records 828 246-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | Europe | London Records 828246.1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1991 | Finland | London Records 828246.1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | France | London Records 828246-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | Greece | London Records 828246.1 / Polygram 828246.1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | Greece | London Records 828 246-1 / PolyGram 828 246-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | Greece | London Records 828 246-1 / PolyGram 828 246-1First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1991 | South Africa | London Records 828 246-1 / Teal Trutone Music STARL 5819First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | South Korea | London Records 828 246-1 / Polygram RD 3004First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | Spain | London Records 828 246-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | UK | London Records 828246.1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1992 | Russia | Ладъ LD-238013LP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | UK & Europe | London Records LMS5521221 / London Records LMS5521211LP, Album, Reissue, CD, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, CD, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Preacher Man
- A2Long Train Running
- A3Only Your Love
- A4What Colour R The Skies Where U Live?
- A5Is Your Love Strong Enough?
- B1Tripping On Your Love
- B2Ain't No Cure
- B3Outta Sight
- B4Megalomaniac
- B5I Can't Let You Go
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Pop Life are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Pop Life are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1991 and 2018.
When was Pop Life first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in Europe, UK, Argentina, Brazil and more. One of them is London Records 828246.1.
How do I tell if my copy of Pop Life is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 828246.1, 828 246-1, 828246-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 828 246-1 A FOR 91 TC and 828 246-1 B FOR 91 TC. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Pop Life 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.
