US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Columbia JC 35598
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PAL-35598 1NRunout side A, etched
PBL-35598 1G wallyRunout side B, etched
MASTERED BY CAPITOLRunout stamped side B
PAL-35598 1A WallyRunout side A, etched
Vinyl pressings
Life For The Taking
by Eddie Money · 1978
25 pressings13 countriesPop RockRock
Life For The Taking was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 For The Taking
11 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 5 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- Columbia JC 35598
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PAL-35598 1JSide 1 Etched
PBL-35598 1E wallySide 2 Etched
MASTERED BY CAPITOLSide 2 Stamped
AL 35598Side 1 Label
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Columbia JC 35598
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
1S PAL-35598 1B Wally D2 MASTERED BY CAPITOLRunout A, variant 1
S PBS-X̶X̶X̶-35598 1A Wally A13 MASTERED BY CAPITOLRunout B, variant 1
1S PAL-35598 1A Wally C2 MASTERED BY CAPITOLRunout A, variant 2
S PBL- P̶A̶L̶-35598 1A Wally A15 MASTERED BY CAPITOLRunout B, variant 2
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Columbia JC 35598
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
o o T 1 PAL-35598-1J A[2]Side 1 Etched/[Stamped]
o T \ PBL-35598 1E [MASTERED BY CAPITOL] Wally [D]17Side 2 Etched/[Stamped]
AL 35598Side 1 Label
BL 35598Side 2 Label
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Columbia JC 35598CBS JC 35598
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PAL-35598 o 1C MASTERED BY CAPITOLWallyRunout A
PBL-35598 1C o MASTERED BY CAPITOLWallyRunout B
AL 35598Label A
BL 35598Label B
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Columbia JC 35598Wolfgang Records JC 35598
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P PAL-35598 1C Wally MASTERED BY CAPITOLSide A runout, variant 1
P PBL-35598 1C Wally MASTERED BY CAPITOLSide B runout, variant 1
P PAL-35598 1C Wally MASTERED BY CAPITOL C 1Side A runout, variant 2
P PBL-35598 1C Wally MASTERED BY CAPITOL DSide B runout, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | CBS SBP 237249First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Colombia | CBS 14-1231First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | CBS/Sony 25AP 1335First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | South Africa | CBS ASF 2262First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Columbia JC 35598First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Columbia JC 35598First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Columbia JC 35598First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | Columbia JC 35598First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | Columbia JC 35598First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Columbia JC 35598 / CBS JC 35598First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | Columbia JC 35598 / Wolfgang Records JC 35598First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Argentina | Columbia 19.956LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Europe | CBS CBS 83159 / CBS 83159LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Greece | CBS CBS 83159LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Israel | CBS CBS 83159LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | Columbia PC 35598LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Wolfgang Records PC 35598LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | CBS PC 35598LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Columbia PC 35598LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Columbia PC 35598LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Columbia JC 35598LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Columbia PC 35598LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Life For The Taking4:48
- A2Can't Keep A Good Man Down3:40
- A3Nightmare4:23
- A4Gimme Some Water3:38
- A5Rock And Roll The Place3:05
- B1Maybe I'm A Fool3:05
- B2Love The Way You Love Me3:38
- B3Maureen3:38
- B4Nobody4:40
- B5Call On Me6:03
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Life For The Taking are there?
25 vinyl pressings of Life For The Taking are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1978 and 1980.
When was Life For The Taking first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, Australia, Colombia, Japan and more. One of them is Columbia JC 35598.
How do I tell if my copy of Life For The Taking is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JC 35598, SBP 237249, 14-1231, 25AP 1335) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PAL-35598 1N and PBL-35598 1G wally. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Life For The Taking 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.
