UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- 4th & Broadway 12 BRW 145
- Format
- 12"
David GrantLife
Vinyl pressings
Life
by David Grant · 1989
10 pressings3 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Life was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Life
7 pressings came out in 1989, 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
1989- Label and catalog number
- 4th & Broadway 12 BRX 145
- Format
- 12"
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- 4th & Broadway 12 BRW 145
- Format
- 12", White Label
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- 4th & Broadway BRW 145
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BRW 145 A-2U-1-1Runout stamped side A
BRW 145 B-1U-1-1Runout stamped side B
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- 4th & Broadway 12 BRW 145
- Format
- 12", Promo
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- 4th & Broadway 12 BRX 145
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Europe | 4th & Broadway 112 895First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | 4th & Broadway 12 BRW 145First year12" | 12" |
| 1989 | UK | 4th & Broadway 12 BRX 145First year12" | 12" |
| 1989 | UK | 4th & Broadway 12 BRW 145First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | 4th & Broadway 12 BRW 145First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1989 | UK | 4th & Broadway BRW 145First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | 4th & Broadway 12 BRX 145First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
1990s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | UK | 4th & Broadway 12 BRW 184 / Island Records 878 071-112" | 12" |
| 1990 | UK | 4th & Broadway 12 BRWDJ 184 / Island Records 878 071-112", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1990 | UK & Europe | 4th & Broadway BRW 184 / Island Records 878 070-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- A1Life (Eternal Mix)5:55
- B1Life (Instrumental Version)3:14
- B2Life (Acapella Version)3:36
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Life are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Life are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1989 and 1990.
When was Life first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK, Europe. One of them is 4th & Broadway 12 BRW 145.
How do I tell if my copy of Life is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12 BRW 145, 12 BRX 145, BRW 145, 112 895) 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 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.
