US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Fourth Floor Records FF 1089
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
FF 1089 ASide A runout
FF 1089 B RE2Side B runout
Black RiotA Day In The Life
Vinyl pressings
A Day In The Life
by Black Riot · 1988
15 pressings3 countriesHouseElectronic
A Day In The Life was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 A Day In The Life
8 pressings came out in 1988, 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.
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Fourth Floor Records FF 1089
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
FF 1089 ASide A runout
FF 1089 BSide B runout
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Fourth Floor Records FF 1089
- Format
- 12", White Label, Promo
UK
November 1988- Label and catalog number
- Champion CHAMP 12-75
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CHAMP 12-75 A-1 DAMONT LRunout Side A
CHAMP 12-75 B-1 DAMONT RRunout Side AA
UK
November 21, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Champion CHAMPX 75Champion CHAMP 75
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CHAMP-75-A1 1 DAMONT BRunout side A
CHAMP 75 B1 1 DAMONT HRunout side AA
CHAMPX 75 A*Label side A
CHAMPX 75 AA*Label side AA
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Champion CHAMP 12-75
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CHAMP 12-75 A-1 DAMONTEtched runout A
CHAMP 12-75 B-1 DAMONTEtched runout B
CHAMP 12-75 A*Label Side A
CHAMP 12-75 B*Label Side B
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.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Germany | Madcat Records MAD 10First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Germany | Madcat Records MAD 1012", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1988 | UK | Champion CHAMP 12-75First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | Champion CHAMP 12-75First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | US | Fourth Floor Records FF 1089First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | US | Fourth Floor Records FF 1089First year12", White Label, Promo · Promo | 12", White Label, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Fourth Floor Records FF 1089First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | US | Fourth Floor Records FF 108912", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1988 | UK | Champion CHAMP 12-75First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | Champion CHAMPX 75 / Champion CHAMP 75First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK | Champion CHAMPR 12-7512", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK | Champion CHAMPR 12-7512", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
2000s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | UK | S12 S12DJ13212", 45 RPM, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 2009 | US | In House Records INHR05512" | 12" |
| 2009 | US | In House Records INHR05512" | 12" |
Tracklist
- A1A Day In The Life (Club Mix)
- A2A Day In The Life (Bonus Dub)
- B1Warlock (Club Mix)
- B2Warlock (Rubber Dub)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Day In The Life are there?
15 vinyl pressings of A Day In The Life are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1988 and 2009.
When was A Day In The Life first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in US, UK, Germany. One of them is Fourth Floor Records FF 1089.
How do I tell if my copy of A Day In The Life is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FF 1089, CHAMP 12-75, CHAMPX 75, MAD 10) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, FF 1089 A and FF 1089 B RE2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A Day In The 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.