US
1978- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 2114-S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
p A+M 12589S-P3A-Side Runout Etching
p A+M 12590S-P2B-Side Runout Etching
12589-SA-Side Label
12590-SB-Side Label
Gino VannelliWheels Of Life
Vinyl pressings
Wheels Of Life
by Gino Vannelli · 1978
15 pressings9 countriesSoft RockRockFunk / SoulPop
Wheels Of Life 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 Wheels Of Life
8 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 6 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
- A&M Records 2114-SA&M Records 2114
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
A+M 12589 (STEREO)-S1 SSSSRunout stereo side, variant 1
A+M 12589 (MONO)-S3 SSSSSSRunout mono side, variant 1
A+M 12589 (STEREO)-S1 SSSSRunout stereo side, variant 2
A+M 12589 (MONO)-S3 SSRunout mono side, variant 2
Australia
1978- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records K7395
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MX-53125A
MX-53126B
Bolivia
1978- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 40-AM-09
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
Canada
1978- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-2114-S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AM 2114-AS TLCRunout Side A
AM 2114-BS TLCRunout Side B
12589-SLabel Side A
12590-SLabel Side B
Canada
1978- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM 2114
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
A&M 12589S-M3 [MR logo] △ 105561 DM-6Runout side A
A&M 12590S-M2 [MR logo] △ 105561-X DM 4Runout side B
12589-SLabel side A
12590-SLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | A&M Records K7395First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Bolivia | A&M Records 40-AM-09First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Canada | A&M Records AM-2114-SFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Canada | A&M Records AM 2114First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Japan | A&M Records AMP-1024First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | New Zealand | A&M Records K 7395First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | US | A&M Records 2114-SFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | US | A&M Records 2114-S / A&M Records 2114First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1979 | Europe | A&M Records AMS 68817", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Guatemala | A&M Records 2114-S7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | UK | A&M Records AMS 74207", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | UK | A&M Records AMS 74207", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | A&M Records 2360-S7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Collectables 75021 8621 77", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | A&M Records 75021 8621 77", Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", Single, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AWheels Of Life3:40
- BMardi Gras3:26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Wheels Of Life are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Wheels Of Life are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1978 and 1980.
When was Wheels Of Life first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, Australia, Bolivia, Canada and more. One of them is A&M Records 2114-S.
How do I tell if my copy of Wheels Of Life is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2114-S, K7395, 40-AM-09, AM-2114-S) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, p A+M 12589S-P3 and p A+M 12590S-P2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Wheels Of 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.
