France
1989- Label and catalog number
- Virgin SA 1250
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AM SA 1250 A 1 M3 363 116Side A runout
GLACE 3 M3 287037Side B runout
Iggy PopLivin' On The Edge Of The Night
Vinyl pressings
Livin' On The Edge Of The Night
by Iggy Pop · 1989
14 pressings4 countriesAlternative RockPunkRock
Livin' On The Edge Of The Night was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Livin' On The Edge Of The Night
1 pressing came out in 1989, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | France | Virgin SA 1250First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
1990s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australia | Virgin VOZEP0212", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Europe | Virgin 612 988 / Virgin 612 988-21312", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Europe | Virgin America 112 988 / Virgin America 112 988-1007", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | France | Virgin SA 12737", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1990 | France | Virgin SA 12737", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1990 | UK | Virgin America VUST 1812", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1990 | UK | Virgin12", 45 RPM, Picture Disc, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Picture disc | 12", 45 RPM, Picture Disc, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Picture disc |
| 1990 | Australia | Virgin VUS 187", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | UK | Virgin America VUSTG 18 / Virgin America VUST 1812", Limited Edition, 45 RPM, Single · Limited | 12", Limited Edition, 45 RPM, Single · Limited |
| 1990 | UK | Virgin America VUSTE 1812", Limited Edition, Picture Disc, 45 RPM · Limited, Picture disc | 12", Limited Edition, Picture Disc, 45 RPM · Limited, Picture disc |
| 1990 | UK | Virgin America VUST 1812", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | UK | Virgin America VUS 187", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | UK | Virgin America VUS 187", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- A1Livin' On The Edge Of The Night (Edit)
- A2The Passenger
- B1Nightclubbing
- B2China Girl
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Livin' On The Edge Of The Night are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Livin' On The Edge Of The Night are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1989 and 1990.
When was Livin' On The Edge Of The Night first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in France. One of them is Virgin SA 1250.
How do I tell if my copy of Livin' On The Edge Of The Night is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SA 1250) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AM SA 1250 A 1 M3 363 116 and GLACE 3 M3 287037. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Livin' On The Edge Of The Night 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.
