UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CDL 1547
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
CDL 1547 A // 2 ▽ 420 T 1 2Runout Side A
CDL 1547 B // 2 ▽ 420 T 1 2 JARunout Side B
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Vinyl pressings
Living In A Box
by Living In A Box · 1987
25 pressings17 countriesSynth-popElectronicPop
Living In A Box 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.
How to spot a first pressing of Living In A Box
23 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 16 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.
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis BFV 41547
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BFV 41547 A DMM C1 G1 STERLING TJ I D4Runout side A
BFV 41547 B DMM C1 G4 STERLING TJ I A3Runout side B
BFV 41547 ASLabel side A
BFV 41547 BSLabel side B
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis BFV 41547
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BFV 41547 A DMM C1 G1 STERLING TJ I F13Runout side A
BFV 41547 B DMM C1 G4 STERLING TJ I A9Runout side B
BFV 41547 ASLabel side A
BFV 41547 BSLabel side B
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis BFV 41547
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BFV 41547 A DMM C1 G1 STERLING TJ 1 CSide A runout
BFV 41547 B DMM C1 G2 STERLING TJ 1 BSide B runout
BFV 41547-ASSide A label
BFV 41547-BSSide B label
Japan
July 22, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis WWS-91235
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CDL-1547-A 1S 5Runout stamped side A
CDL-1547-B 1S 5Runout stamped side B
CDL-1547-ALabel side A
CDL-1547-BLabel side B
Australia
1987- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis L38750
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s25 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Australia | Chrysalis L38750First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Brazil | Chrysalis 231036First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Canada | Chrysalis CHS 41547 / Chrysalis CHS-41547First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Canada | Chrysalis BFV-41547 / Columbia House BFV-41547First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Europe | Chrysalis 208 355First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Europe | Chrysalis 208 355First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | France | Chrysalis 832 363-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | Chrysalis 208 355First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Germany | Chrysalis 14 670 4LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1987 | Greece | Chrysalis 832363First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1987 | Greece | Chrysalis 832363-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | Italy | Chrysalis CDL 1547First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Italy | Chrysalis CDL 1547First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Mexico | Chrysalis CRY 460550First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Scandinavia | Chrysalis CDL 1547First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Living In A Box3:02
- A2Love Is The Art3:39
- A3So The Story Goes4:19
- A4From Beginning To End4:01
- A5Generate The Wave4:48
- B1Scales Of Justice4:20
- B2Going For The Big One3:35
- B3Human Story4:10
- B4Can't Stop The Wheel5:17
- B5Living In A Box (Reprise: Full 12" Version)3:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Living In A Box are there?
25 vinyl pressings of Living In A Box are listed here, from 17 countries.
When was Living In A Box first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in UK, US, Japan, Australia and more. One of them is Chrysalis CDL 1547.
How do I tell if my copy of Living In A Box is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CDL 1547, BFV 41547, WWS-91235, L38750) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CDL 1547 A // 2 ▽ 420 T 1 2 and CDL 1547 B // 2 ▽ 420 T 1 2 JA. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Living In A Box 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.
