France
1981- Label and catalog number
- Ensign 101583
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Black SlateLive A Life
Vinyl pressings
Live A Life
by Black Slate · 1981
11 pressings7 countriesReggaeReggae
Live A Life was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Live A Life
10 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 7 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.
France
1981- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 600212
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
81_11 V 600212 A
81_11 V 600212 B
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Ensign ENYT 215
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
ENYT 215 A-1U
ENYT 215 B-2U
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Ensign ENY 215
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Australia
1981- Label and catalog number
- Ensign ENY215
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
El Salvador
1981- Label and catalog number
- RCA CA-11236
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Red vinyl
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia | Ensign ENY215First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | El Salvador | RCA CA-11236First year7", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1981 | France | Ensign 101583First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | France | Virgin 600212First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Germany | Ensign 0037.504First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Netherlands | CNR 144.871First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Ensign 144.871First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | New Zealand | Ensign ENY 215First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | UK | Ensign ENYT 215First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | UK | Ensign ENY 215First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Ensign ENYT 21512", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
Tracklist
- ALive A Life3:33
- BReggae Feeling4:22
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Live A Life are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Live A Life are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Live A Life first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in France, UK, Australia, El Salvador and more. One of them is Ensign 101583.
How do I tell if my copy of Live A Life is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 101583, 600212, ENYT 215, ENY 215) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Live A 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.
