UK
May 1997- Label and catalog number
- Multiply Records 12MULTY21
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
12MULTY 21 A2 MIKE'S - THE EXCHANGESide A run-out groove hand etched
12MULTY 21 B1 MIKE'S - THE EXCHANGESide B run-out groove hand etched
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Vinyl pressings
Fly Life
by Basement Jaxx · 1997
12 pressings4 countriesHouseDrum n BassSpeed GarageElectronic
Fly Life was first pressed on vinyl in 1997. 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 Fly Life
7 pressings came out in 1997, the album's first year, in 3 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
1997- Label and catalog number
- Multiply Records 12MULTY21X
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
12 MULTY-21X-A2 MIKE'S-THE EXCHANGESide A
12-MULTY-21X-B2 MIKE'S-THE EXCHANGESide B
UK
1997- Label and catalog number
- Multiply Records 12MULTY21PMultiply Records 12MULTY21PX
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
12MULTY 21P A' DAMONT SI@MASTERPIECEA. BRIX MIX
12MULTY 21P B' DAMONTB. ERIC 'MORE' DUB
12MULTY 21PX '7' DAMONTA. FLYLIFE EXTRA
AB. CAJMERE 'GREEN VELVET' MIX
UK
1997- Label and catalog number
- Multiply Records 12MULTY21X
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label
US
1997- Label and catalog number
- Multiply Records 12MULTY21P
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
UK
1997- Label and catalog number
- Multiply Records 12MULTY21P
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
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.
1990s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Netherlands | Rotate Records ROTATE 001 / Rotate Records ROTA 001First year12" | 12" |
| 1997 | UK | Multiply Records 12MULTY21XFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1997 | UK | Multiply Records 12MULTY21P / Multiply Records 12MULTY21PXFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
| 1997 | UK | Multiply Records 12MULTY21XFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
| 1997 | US | Multiply Records 12MULTY21PFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1997 | UK | Multiply Records 12MULTY21PFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1997 | UK | Multiply Records 12MULTY21First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1998 | France | Omnisonus 7432157085112" | 12" |
| 1998 | France | Omnisonus 7432157086112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | UK | Atlantic Jaxx JAXX029 / Atlantic Jaxx JAXX 02912", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2006 | UK | Atlantic Jaxx JAXX032 / Atlantic Jaxx JAXXØ3212", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | France | Not On Label (Basement Jaxx) FLYLIFE12", Unofficial Release, Single Sided · Unofficial | 12", Unofficial Release, Single Sided · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- AFly Life (Brix Extended Mix)6:41
- BFly Life (Extra)9:13
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Fly Life are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Fly Life are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1997 and 2010.
When was Fly Life first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1997, in UK, US, Netherlands. One of them is Multiply Records 12MULTY21, released May 1997.
How do I tell if my copy of Fly Life is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12MULTY21, 12MULTY21X, 12MULTY21P, ROTATE 001) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 12MULTY 21 A2 MIKE'S - THE EXCHANGE and 12MULTY 21 B1 MIKE'S - THE EXCHANGE. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Fly 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.