US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Jive 1090-1-JD
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Glenn JonesLiving In The Limelight
Vinyl pressings
Living In The Limelight
by Glenn Jones · 1987
10 pressings2 countriesSynth-popFunkElectronic
Living In The Limelight was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 In The Limelight
8 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 2 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
1987- Label and catalog number
- Jive 1090-7-J
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SRC 1090-7-R ■ A- SP \ - | F/W c/Runout etched side A
SP 1090-7-RB-SP- \ - |Runout etched side B
1090-7-J-ALabel side A
1090-7-J-BLabel side A
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Jive 1090-1-JD
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
A- ᐉ 1090 · I · JD·A F/W [Sign]Runout Side 1
A- I ᐉ 1090·I·JD BRunout Side 2
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Jive 1090-1-JD
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
1090 · I · JD ·A [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-30465 F/W ¢ 1-1 △19739Side A, etched
1090 · I · JD ·B [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-30466 △19739-XSide B, etched
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Jive 1090-1-JDABJive 1090-1-JD
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
1090-1-JD-A Emw F/W [cent symbol]Side A runout, etched
1090-1-JD-B EmwSide B runout, etched
1090-1-JD-ASide A label
1090-1-JD-BSide B label
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Jive 1090-1-JDAB
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | UK | Jive JIVE 166First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | US | Jive 1090-1-JDFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1987 | US | Jive 1090-1-JDAB / Jive 1090-1-JDFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Jive 1090-7-JFirst year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1987 | US | Jive 1090-1-JDABFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Jive 1090-1-JDFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1987 | US | Jive 1090-7-JAAFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Jive 1090-1-JDFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1988 | UK | Jive JIVE T 16612", 45 RPM, White Label, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, White Label, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | Jive JIVE T 16612", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- A1Living In The Limelight (Extended Re-Mix)7:41
- A2Living In The Limelight (7" Remix Version)4:13
- B1Living In The Limelight (LP Version)5:22
- B2Living In The Limelight (Extended Instrumental)6:03
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Living In The Limelight are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Living In The Limelight are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1987 and 1988.
When was Living In The Limelight first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in US, UK. One of them is Jive 1090-1-JD.
How do I tell if my copy of Living In The Limelight is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1090-1-JD, 1090-7-J, 1090-1-JDAB, 1090-7-JAA) 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 In The Limelight 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.