US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 44 07804
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
Herbie HancockVibe Alive
Vinyl pressings
Vibe Alive
by Herbie Hancock · 1988
15 pressings6 countriesElectroElectronic
Vibe Alive was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Vibe Alive
15 pressings came out in 1988, 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
1988- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 38-07718
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo · Carrollton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZSS - 177756 - C1 HERBIE JR ☺ EG1Runout etched side A
ZSS 173862-1B EG1Runout etched side B
ZSS 177756Label A
ZSS 173862Label B
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 38 07718
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- CBS 651432 8
- Format
- 12"
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- CBS 651432 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- CBS 651432 8
- Format
- 12", White Label
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.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australia | CBS 651432 6First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Australia | CBS 651432 7First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Canada | Columbia 12CXP 07804First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1988 | Europe | CBS 651432 6 / CBS CBS 651432 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Europe | CBS CBS 651432 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Spain | CBS CBS 651432 7First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Spain | CBS CBS 651432 6First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Spain | CBS CBS 651432 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Spain | CBS CBS 651432 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | CBS 651432 8First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | UK | CBS 651432 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | CBS 651432 8First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1988 | US | Columbia 44 07804First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1988 | US | Columbia 38-07718First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1988 | US | Columbia 38 07718First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AVibe Alive (Extended Dance Mix)8:16
- B1Vibe Alive (Edited Version)3:20
- B2Vibe Alive (Bonus Beats)4:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Vibe Alive are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Vibe Alive are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Vibe Alive first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Columbia 44 07804.
How do I tell if my copy of Vibe Alive is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 44 07804, 38-07718, 38 07718, 651432 8) 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 Vibe Alive 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.
