US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Epic 9-50834Ice 9-50834
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
Eddy GrantLiving On The Frontline
Vinyl pressings
Living On The Frontline
by Eddy Grant · 1978
36 pressings14 countriesDubDiscoElectronicReggae
Living On The Frontline 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 Living On The Frontline
3 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year. 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
- Epic 9-50834
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZSS-166882-1BRunout Side A
ZSS-166882 1BRunout Side B
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Epic 9-50834Ice 9-50834
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 36 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s26 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | US | Epic 9-50834First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | Epic 9-50834 / Ice 9-50834First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | Epic 9-50834 / Ice 9-50834First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1979 | Australia | Mercury 9198 23412", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Australia | Mercury 6008 5447", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Belgium | Mercury 6008 5447", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | France | Mercury 9198 23412", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1979 | France | Mercury 6173 6787", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Germany | Mercury 9198 23412", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1979 | Germany | Mercury 6008 5447", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Germany | Not On Label GUY 24 1212", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1979 | Greece | Mercury 9198 23412", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1979 | Greece | Mercury 9198 23412", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1979 | Ireland | Ensign ENY 267", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Italy | Mercury 9198 23412", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | France | International AZ AZ/1 743 / ICE AZ/1 7437", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1980 | Germany | ICE INT 111.1007", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Spain | ICE 01.0485/5 / Movieplay 01.0485/57", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Spain | ICE 02.2145/3 / Movieplay 022145/37", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | US | Epic AS 730 / Ice AS 73012", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Yugoslavia | Beograd Disk SBKS-0001 / Beograd Disk SBKS-10017", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Yugoslavia | Beograd Disk SBKS-0001 / ICE SBKS-00017", Single, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 7", Single, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1981 | Argentina | Music Hall 32.819/17", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | UK | Mercury MER 1357", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Ensign ENY 26 / ICE ENY 267", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ALiving On The Frontline2:58
- BFrontline Symphony3:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Living On The Frontline are there?
36 vinyl pressings of Living On The Frontline are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1978 and 1983.
When was Living On The Frontline first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US. One of them is Epic 9-50834.
How do I tell if my copy of Living On The Frontline is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 9-50834) 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 Living On The Frontline 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.
