Europe
1988- Label and catalog number
- RCA PL88414
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
DMC-4580 A-1/10-88Runout side A
DMC-4580 B-1/10-88Runout side B
Boy Meets GirlReel Life
Vinyl pressings
Reel Life
by Boy Meets Girl · 1988
12 pressings12 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Reel 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 Reel Life
10 pressings came out in 1988, 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.
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- RCA 8414-1-R
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
8414-1-RA-SH2-2's DMM △21545 Precision 1-1 #-1Runout Side A, variant 1
8414-1-R-B-SH 1 DMM-1's △21545-x 1-1 Precision IMP#-1Runout Side B, variant 1
8414-1-RA-SH1 DMM-1s △21545 Precision 1-1 IMP#1Runout Side A, variant 2
8414-1-R-B-SH 1 DMM-1s △21545-x 1-1 Precision IMP#1Runout Side B, variant 2
Australia
1988- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor APL1 6058
- Format
- LP, Album
Brazil
1988- Label and catalog number
- RCA 140.4017
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1988- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 8414-1-R
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
8414-1-R A1 CRSide A runout
8414-1-R B1Side B runout
Greece
1988- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor RCLP 70128RCA Victor PL88414
- 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 12 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 | Argentina | RCA TLP.90172First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Australia | RCA Victor APL1 6058First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Brazil | RCA 140.4017First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Canada | RCA Victor 8414-1-RFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Europe | RCA PL88414First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Greece | RCA Victor RCLP 70128 / RCA Victor PL88414First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Mexico | RCA LAE-841First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | South Africa | RCA RCAC 1101First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | US | RCA 8414-1-RFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Venezuela | RCA Victor 102-02107First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | South Korea | Seoul Records SRPR-175 / RCA 8414-1-RLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1989 | Spain | RCA PL88414LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Bring Down The Moon5:00
- A2Waiting For A Star To Fall4:34
- A3Stormy Love4:34
- A4Is Anybody Out There In Love4:54
- A5Stay Forever4:07
- B1If You Run4:31
- B2One Sweet Dream5:45
- B3No Apologies4:21
- B4Restless Dreamer4:53
- B5Someone's Got To Send Out Love1:56
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Reel Life are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Reel Life are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1988 and 1989.
When was Reel Life first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in Europe, US, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is RCA PL88414.
How do I tell if my copy of Reel Life is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PL88414, 8414-1-R, APL1 6058, 140.4017) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DMC-4580 A-1/10-88 and DMC-4580 B-1/10-88. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Reel 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.
