France
1983- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 818 110-1ZE Records 818 110-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
818 110-1 1Label side A
818 110-1 2Label side B
Kid Creole And The CoconutsThe Lifeboat Party
Vinyl pressings
The Lifeboat Party
by Kid Creole And The Coconuts · 1983
12 pressings7 countriesSynth-popDiscoElectronic
The Lifeboat Party was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 The Lifeboat Party
12 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 7 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.
France
1983- Label and catalog number
- ZE Records 818 110-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
020 818110 7 // 1 380 POLYGRAMRunout side A
020 818110 7 // 2 380 POLYGRAMRunout side B
818 110-7 1Label side A
818 110-7 2Label side B
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 12IS 142
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
12 IS 142 A-1U-1-:.. : GRAEME(stamped)Runout Side A etched
12 IS 142 B-1U-1-:.. :Runout Side B etched
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Island Records IS 142ZE Records IS 142
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
IS 142 A-1U-1-1-3 GraemeRunout, A-side, stamped, etched - Variant 1
IS 142 B-1U-1-1-4Runout, B-side, stamped - Variant 1
IS 142 A-1U-1-1-2 GraemeRunout, A-side, stamped, etched - Variant 2
IS 142 B-1U-1-1-2Runout, B-side, stamped - Variant 2
Australia
1983- Label and catalog number
- Ze Records X-13136Ze Records 12IS 142
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition
- Runout / matrix
SMX61757 P2A 6:05A side runout - etched
SMX61758 P2A 3:52 - 5:49B side runout - etched
MX-61757Side A label
MX-61758Side B label
Australia
1983- Label and catalog number
- ZE Records K-9310ZE Records IS 142
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MX-61629Side A label
MX-61630Side B label
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.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Australia | Ze Records X-13136 / Ze Records 12IS 142First year12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1983 | Australia | ZE Records K-9310 / ZE Records IS 142First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Europe | Island Records 601 066 / Island Records 601 066-213First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Europe | Island Records 105 930 / Island Records 105 930-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | France | Island Records 818 110-1 / ZE Records 818 110-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | France | ZE Records 818 110-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Japan | Island Records 7S-102 / ZE Records 7S-102First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | Japan | Island Records 7S-102 / ZE Records 7S-102First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1983 | New Zealand | ZE Records K 9310 / ZE Records IS 142First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Sweden | Island Records IS-142 / ZE Records IS-142First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | UK | Island Records 12IS 142First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | UK | Island Records IS 142 / ZE Records IS 142First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AThe Lifeboat Party6:03
- B1Gina Gina3:52
- B2There's Something Wrong In Paradise5:49
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Lifeboat Party are there?
12 vinyl pressings of The Lifeboat Party are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was The Lifeboat Party first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in France, UK, Australia, Europe and more. One of them is Island Records 818 110-1.
How do I tell if my copy of The Lifeboat Party is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 818 110-1, 818 110-7, 12IS 142, IS 142) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 818 110-1 1 and 818 110-1 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Lifeboat Party 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.
