US
1984- Label and catalog number
- London Records 882 019-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
882-019-7-2-58031-BW MASTERDISK [Signature]Runout side A
882-019-7-2-57840-BWRunout side B
2-58031A
2-57840B
BananaramaThe Wild Life
Vinyl pressings
The Wild Life
by Bananarama · 1984
11 pressings5 countriesEuropopHi NRGSynth-popElectronic
The Wild Life was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 The Wild Life
10 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 4 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
1984- Label and catalog number
- London Records 882 019-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Bestway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
882-019-7-2-58031-BW MASTERDISK HwSide A runout, etched/stamped
882-019-7-2-57840-BWSide B runout, etched
2-58031Side A label
2-57840Side B label
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- London Records 882 019-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
882-019-7-2-58031-PRC-A-1MASTERDISK
882-019-7-2-57840-PRC-B-1-1--1-Y
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- London Records PRO 318-1
- Format
- 12", Single, Promo
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- London Records 882 019-7-DJ
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
2-57840B
Canada
1984- Label and catalog number
- London Records LDSX 218
- Format
- 12", Single, 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Canada | London Records LDSX 218First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Canada | London Records LDS 218First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Japan | London Records S07P 1058First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1984 | Japan | London Records S07P 1058First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Mexico | London Records S/N 474First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | London Records 882 019-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | US | London Records PRO 318-1First year12", Single, Promo · Promo | 12", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | London Records 882 019-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | US | London Records 882 019-7-DJFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | London Records 882 019-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Australia | Liberation Records LS-1430 / Liberation Records LS 14307", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AThe Wild Life3:17
- BState I'm In2:44
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Wild Life are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Wild Life are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
When was The Wild Life first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in US, Canada, Japan, Mexico. One of them is London Records 882 019-7.
How do I tell if my copy of The Wild Life is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 882 019-7, PRO 318-1, 882 019-7-DJ, LDSX 218) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 882-019-7-2-58031-BW MASTERDISK [Signature] and 882-019-7-2-57840-BW. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Wild 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.
