France
1986- Label and catalog number
- Black Scorpio SCM 12.1261
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MPO Ʈ SCM 12 12 61 ARunout side A
MPO Ʈ SCM 12 12 61 BRunout side B
Eartha KittThis Is My Life
Vinyl pressings
This Is My Life
by Eartha Kitt · 1986
41 pressings18 countriesDiscoElectronic
This Is My Life was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 This Is My Life
39 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 18 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
1986- Label and catalog number
- Black Scorpio SCM 1261
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
March 3, 1986- Label and catalog number
- Record Shack Records SOHO 61
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SOHO-61-A1 Noel → MT.Side A Runout etched
SOHO-61-B1 → MT. DamontSide B Runout etched
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Record Shack Records SOHOT 61
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
SOHOT-61-A1. 1 MT. DAMONT D NoelEtched runout, side A
SOHOT-61-B1. MT. 1 DAMONT HEtched runout, side B
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Record Shack Records SOHO 61
- Format
- 12", 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
SOHO-61-A1Runout (etched) Side A
SOHO-61-B1Runout (etched) Side B
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Sunnyview SUN 437
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 41 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s40 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australia | Powderworks SOHOT 61First year12" | 12" |
| 1986 | Australia & New Zealand | Powderworks POW 0324First year7" | 7" |
| 1986 | Australia & New Zealand | Powderworks POWT 0324First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1986 | Brazil | Top Tape PMIX - 301017 / Top Tape MIX - 301.017First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Canada | Epic 12EXP-7146First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Canada | Epic IE4-7144First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Canada | Epic IE4-7144First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | Black Scorpio 248 779-7 / WEA 248 779-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Europe | Record Shack Records SOHOT 61First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | France | Black Scorpio SCM 12.1261First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | France | Black Scorpio SCM 1261First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Germany | Metronome 883 791-1MEFirst year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Germany | WEA 248 778-0First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Germany | Metronome 883 791-7 / Metronome 883 791-7MEFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Greece | EMI 201038612", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Not On Label MPO EK A/B7", Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- AThis Is My Life (Vocal)3:48
- BThis Is My Life (Instrumental)3:47
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of This Is My Life are there?
41 vinyl pressings of This Is My Life are listed here, from 18 countries.
When was This Is My Life first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in France, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Black Scorpio SCM 12.1261.
How do I tell if my copy of This Is My Life is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SCM 12.1261, SCM 1261, SOHO 61, SOHOT 61) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MPO Ʈ SCM 12 12 61 A and MPO Ʈ SCM 12 12 61 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is This Is My 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.
