UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records A 6121
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
A-6121-A1 ΛRunout side A
A-6121-B1 ΛRunout side B
A 6121 A*Label side A
A 6121 B*Label side B
John HiattLiving A Little, Laughing A Little
Vinyl pressings
Living A Little, Laughing A Little
by John Hiatt · 1985
10 pressings5 countriesRock & RollClassic RockRock
Living A Little, Laughing A Little was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 A Little, Laughing A Little
10 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 5 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.
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records TX 6121
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records 7-29045
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records PRO-A-2272
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records 7-29045
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo
Australia
May 1985- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records GEF 29045
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Canada | Geffen Records 92 90457First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Canada | Geffen Records 92 90457First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Netherlands | Geffen Records GEF A 6121 / CBS GEF A 6121First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | Geffen Records A 6121First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | Geffen Records TX 6121First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | US | Geffen Records PRO-A-2272First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Geffen Records 7-29045First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | US | Geffen Records 7-29045First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1985 | Australia | Geffen Records GEF 29045First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Australia | Geffen Records GEF 29045First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ALiving A Little, Laughing A Little4:01
- BI'm A Real Man2:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Living A Little, Laughing A Little are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Living A Little, Laughing A Little are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Living A Little, Laughing A Little first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Geffen Records A 6121.
How do I tell if my copy of Living A Little, Laughing A Little is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use A 6121, TX 6121, 7-29045, PRO-A-2272) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A-6121-A1 Λ and A-6121-B1 Λ. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Living A Little, Laughing A Little 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.
