Germany
1993- Label and catalog number
- Coconut 74321 15536 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
08 16549 00 1A1 15536 7Runout side A
08 16549 00 1B1 15536 7Runout side B
Vinyl pressings
Life
by Haddaway · 1993
17 pressings7 countriesEuro HouseEurodanceElectronic
Life was first pressed on vinyl in 1993. 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
17 pressings came out in 1993, the album's first year, in 7 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.
Germany
1993- Label and catalog number
- Coconut 15536 1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, White Label
- Runout / matrix
08 32205 20 1A1 15536 1Runout Side A
08 32205 20 1B1 15536 1Runout Side B
Germany
1993- Label and catalog number
- Coconut 74321 15536 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
08 16549 00 1A1 15536 7Runout side A
08 16549 00 1B1 15536 7Runout side B
UK
1993- Label and catalog number
- Logic Records 74321 16421 7Logic Records UK 74321 16421 7
- Format
- 7", Jukebox
- Runout / matrix
74321164217 A-01-1-Q1Side A runout, stamped
74321164217 B-01-1-Q1Side B runout, stamped
UK
1993- Label and catalog number
- Coconut 74321 16421 1Logic Records 74321 16421 1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
74321164211 A-XX 2-1-1 GEORGE-COPYMASTERSSide A runout
74321164211 B-2-1-1Side B runout
UK
1993- Label and catalog number
- Logic Records 74321 16421 7Logic Records UK 74321 16421 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Silver Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
74321164217 A-01-1-Q1Side A, stamped
74321164217 B-01-1-Q1Side B, stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Europe | Coconut 74321 15536 1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1993 | Europe | Coconut 74321 16729 1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1993 | Europe | Coconut 74321 15536 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1993 | France | Scorpio Music PROMO 18 / Scorpio Music 46First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1993 | France | Scorpio Music 190 459.1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1993 | Germany | Coconut 74321 15536 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1993 | Germany | Coconut 15536 1First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1993 | Germany | Coconut 74321 15536 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Stereo |
| 1993 | Spain | Coconut 74321155361First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1993 | Spain | Coconut 74321167291 / Coconut 74321 16729 1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1993 | UK | Logic Records LIFE 1 / Logic Records LUK 025First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1993 | UK | Logic Records 74321 16421 7 / Logic Records UK 74321 16421 7First year7", Jukebox | 7", Jukebox |
| 1993 | UK | Coconut 74321 16421 1 / Logic Records 74321 16421 1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1993 | UK | Logic Records LIFE 2 LUK 027First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1993 | UK | Logic Records 74321 16421 7 / Logic Records UK 74321 16421 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ALife (Radio Edit)4:18
- BLife (Instrumental)4:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Life are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Life are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Life first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1993, in Germany, UK, US, Europe and more. One of them is Coconut 74321 15536 7.
How do I tell if my copy of Life is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 74321 15536 7, 15536 1, 74321 16421 7, 74321 16421 1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 08 16549 00 1A1 15536 7 and 08 16549 00 1B1 15536 7. 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.
