UK
December 28, 1987- Label and catalog number
- London Records LON 161London Records 886 211-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
LON-161-A2 ΛA side runout etched (Λ stamped)
LON 161 B5 ΛB side runout etched (Λ stamped)

Vinyl pressings
by Joyce Sims · 1987
Come Into My Life was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
15 pressings came out in 1987, 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.
LON-161-A2 ΛA side runout etched (Λ stamped)
LON 161 B5 ΛB side runout etched (Λ stamped)
✱ LONX-161•A•4 ✱ MT 11Side A runout etched/stamped variant 1
✱ LONX-161•B•4 ✱ MT 11Side B runout etched/stamped variant 1
✱ LONX-161•A-4 ✱ MT. 1 1 5Side A runout etched/stamped variant 2
✱ LONX-161•B-3 ✱ MT. 1 1 4Side A runout etched/stamped variant 2
✶ LON 161 - A-2 ✶ MT. 11 1 1Runout etched side A variant 1
✶ LON 161 - B-4 ✶ MT. 1 1 1 4Runout etched side B variant 1
✶ LON 161 - A-1 ✶ MT.Side A runout variant 2
✶ LON 161 - B-4 ✶ MT.Side B runout variant 2
* LON-161.A-1 * MT.Runout side A
* LON-161.B 3 * MT.Runout side B
ZPMSC 11357Label side A
ZPMSC 11358Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | France | London Records 886 211-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Germany | London Records 6.15037 / London Records 6.15037 ACFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Greece | London Records 886211-1First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Netherlands | London Records 886 211-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Netherlands | London Records 886 211-1First year12", 45 RPM, EP | 12", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1987 | UK | London Records LONX 161 / London Records 886 211-1First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1987 | UK | London Records LONX 161First year12" | 12" |
| 1987 | UK | London Records LON 161 / London Records 886 211-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | UK | London Records LON 161 / Sleeping Bag Records 886 211-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | UK | London Records LONX 161First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Sleeping Bag Records SLX-28 / Sleeping Bag Records SLX-0028First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | US | Sleeping Bag Records 7LX-0028 / Sleeping Bag Records LX28First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | US | Sleeping Bag Records SLX-028First year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Sleeping Bag Records LX-28First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Sleeping Bag Records SLX-28 / Sleeping Bag Records SLX-002812", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Europe | Club Tools 0060430CLU / Club Tools CLU 6043-012", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1995 | US | Warlock Records WAR-16312" | 12" |
| 1995 | US | Warlock Records WAR-163DJ12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | France | Funk La Planet FUNKLAPLANET 00912", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label, Promo · Promo |
| 2004 | US | Funk La Planet FUNK LA PLANET-00912", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2004 | US | Funk La Planet FUNK LA PLANET-00912", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited |
27 vinyl pressings of Come Into My Life are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1987 and 2004.
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in UK, US, France, Germany and more. One of them is London Records LON 161, released December 28, 1987.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LON 161, LONX 161, SLX-28, 7LX-0028) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LON-161-A2 Λ and LON 161 B5 Λ. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.