UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Eternal YZ473T
- Format
- 12"
Danny MaddenThe Facts Of Life
Vinyl pressings
The Facts Of Life
by Danny Madden · 1990
12 pressings3 countriesSoulContemporary R&BElectronicFunk / Soul
The Facts Of Life was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 Facts Of Life
6 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 2 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
1990- Label and catalog number
- Eternal YZ473TXEternal 9031-71827-0
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Eternal YZ473Eternal 9031-71594-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
YZ-473-A-1 MTSide A runout, etched
YZ-473-B-1 MTSide B runout, etched
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Eternal SAM YZ473T
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
Germany
1990- Label and catalog number
- Eternal YZ473TEternal 9031-71595-0
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
Germany
1990- Label and catalog number
- Eternal YZ473Eternal 9031-71594-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 903 171594-7-ASide A runout, etched
R/S Alsdorf 903 171594-7-BSide B runout, etched
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.
1990s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Germany | Eternal YZ473T / Eternal 9031-71595-0First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Germany | Eternal YZ473 / Eternal 9031-71594-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | UK | Eternal YZ473TFirst year12" | 12" |
| 1990 | UK | Eternal SAM YZ473TFirst year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | UK | Eternal YZ473TX / Eternal 9031-71827-0First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | Eternal YZ473TSAM12", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1990 | UK | Eternal YZ4737", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1990 | UK | Eternal YZ473 / Eternal 9031-71594-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | UK | Eternal YZ576T12" | 12" |
| 1991 | UK | Eternal SAM 77512", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | UK | Eternal YZ576 / Eternal YZ 5767", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | US | Giant Records 0-4013712", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
Tracklist
- A1The Facts Of Life (Dancin' Danny D's Mix With Accapella Intro)4:14
- A2The Facts Of Life (Instrumental)4:57
- B1The Facts Of Life (Dancin' Danny D's 12" Mix)6:33
- B2The Facts Of Life (Accapella)1:46
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Facts Of Life are there?
12 vinyl pressings of The Facts Of Life are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1990 and 1991.
When was The Facts Of Life first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in UK, Germany. One of them is Eternal YZ473T.
How do I tell if my copy of The Facts Of Life is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use YZ473T, YZ473TX, YZ473, SAM YZ473T) 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 The Facts Of 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.