US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Chiaroscuro Records CR 189Chiaroscuro Records CR-189
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CR-189-AA Runout (scribed
[ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K.]A Runout (stamped
CR-189-BB Runout (scribed
ᗧShape Stamp both sides
James MasonRhythm Of Life
Vinyl pressings
Rhythm Of Life
by James Mason · 1977
12 pressings3 countriesJazz-FunkSoul-JazzFusionJazz
Rhythm Of Life was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Rhythm Of Life
1 pressing came out in 1977, 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 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | US | Chiaroscuro Records CR 189 / Chiaroscuro Records CR-189First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | UK | Sure Shot SURE 1LPLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1999 | UK | Soul Brother Records LP SBCS 3LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Japan | SHOUT! Productions SHOUT-246 / SHOUT! Productions SHOUT-246-7LP, Album, 7", 45 RPM, Promo, All Media, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Promo, Limited | LP, Album, 7", 45 RPM, Promo, All Media, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Promo, Limited |
| 2012 | Japan | SHOUT! Productions SHOUT-245D / Chiaroscuro Records CRDJ-1892CD, Album, Reissue, 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, All Media, Limited Edition, Stereo · Promo, Limited | CD, Album, Reissue, 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, All Media, Limited Edition, Stereo · Promo, Limited |
| 2012 | Japan | SHOUT! Productions SHOUT-246 / SHOUT! Productions SHOUT-246-7LP, Album, Reissue, 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Reissue, All Media, Limited Edition, Stereo · Promo, Limited | LP, Album, Reissue, 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Reissue, All Media, Limited Edition, Stereo · Promo, Limited |
| 2014 | US | Chiaroscuro Records CR 189 / Chiaroscuro Records CR-189LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2017 | US | 8th Records ETH 189LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2019 | US | Chiaroscuro Records CR189LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | US | Chiaroscuro Records CR 189LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | US | Chiaroscuro Records CR 189LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Chiaroscuro Records CR 189 / Chiaroscuro Records CR-189LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Sweet Power Your Embrace5:25
- A2Good Thing3:13
- A3Free3:42
- A4Mbewe2:29
- A5Funny Girl4:20
- B1Slick City3:02
- B2Rhythm Of Life6:12
- B3Hey Hey Hey1:57
- B4I've Got My Eyes On You3:35
- B5Dreams3:26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rhythm Of Life are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Rhythm Of Life are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1977 and 2025.
When was Rhythm Of Life first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US. One of them is Chiaroscuro Records CR 189.
How do I tell if my copy of Rhythm Of Life is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CR 189) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CR-189-A and [ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K.]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rhythm 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.