Germany
1973- Label and catalog number
- Kama Sutra 2319 033
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2319 033 S1 320 1 A 1Runout side A, stamped
2319 033 S2 320 1 A 1Runout side B, stamped
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Vinyl pressings
Life
by Exuma · 1973
10 pressings6 countriesFolk RockJunkanooPsychedelic RockBlues Rock
Life was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 1973, 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- Kama Sutra KSBS 2074
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
KSBS-2074-A MII SON Bell Sound RCKRunout A side, etched/stamped
KSBS-2074-B-2 MII Bell Sound RCK SONRunout B side, etched/stamped
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Kama Sutra KSBS-2074Kama Sutra KSBS 2074
- Format
- LP, Album · Monarch, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
KSBS-2074-A-4 REPL (MR) Δ18105 (1) Bell Sound RCKA runout etching, (MR) Bell Sound stamped
KSBS-2074-B-4 REPL (MR) Δ18105-X(1) Bell Sound RCKB runout etching, (MR) Bell Sound stamped
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Kama Sutra KSBS 2074
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
Canada
1973- Label and catalog number
- Kama Sutra KSBS 2074
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
KSBS-2074-S1Runout side A
KSBS-2074-S2Runout side B
France
1973- Label and catalog number
- Kama Sutra 840015
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
BLY 840 015 AFace A
BLY 840 015 BFace B
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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Canada | Kama Sutra KSBS 2074First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | France | Kama Sutra 840015First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | France | Kama Sutra 840015LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1973 | Germany | Kama Sutra 2319 033First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Jamaica | Kama Sutra KSBS-2074First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Kama Sutra KSBS 2074First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Kama Sutra KSBS-2074 / Kama Sutra KSBS 2074First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Kama Sutra KSBS 2074First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | US | Kama Sutra KSBS-2074LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1974 | Brazil | Buddah Records 2319 033LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Stereo | LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1If It Feels Good, Do It2:29
- A2Paint It Black2:47
- A3Love Is Strange2:49
- A4The Jumping Dance2:00
- A5Iko Iko1:55
- A6You Can't Always Get What You Want4:00
- B1Night Time People2:51
- B2Hayride2:14
- B3Oh! Lovey2:12
- B4Sodom And Gomorrah2:22
- B5Kenyatta Alisha2:14
- B6Viva El Matador2:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Life are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Life are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1973 and 1974.
When was Life first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in Germany, US, Canada, France and more. One of them is Kama Sutra 2319 033.
How do I tell if my copy of Life is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2319 033, KSBS 2074, KSBS-2074, 840015) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2319 033 S1 320 1 A 1 and 2319 033 S2 320 1 A 1. 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.
