US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Pride PRD-0022Pride PRD 0022
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PRDOO22 MGS 3164Runout side A - etched
PRD0022 MGS 3165Runout side B - etched
MGS 3164Label side A
MGS 3165Label side B
Lou ReedThat's The Story Of My Life
Vinyl pressings
That's The Story Of My Life
by Lou Reed · 1973
12 pressings4 countriesArt RockPop RockRock
That's The Story Of My Life was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 That's The Story Of My Life
10 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 4 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- Pride PRD-0022
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
PRD0022 MGS 3164Side A - etched
PRD0022 MGS 3165Side B - etched
PRD 0022 MGS 3164Side A - label
PRD 0022 MGS 3165Side B - label
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Pride PRD-0022
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
(Side A - etched): PRD0022 MGS 3164
(Side B - etched): PRD0022 MGS 3165
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Pride PRD-0022
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Pride PRD-0022
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo
- Runout / matrix
PRD 0022 MGS 3164Side A, etched
PRD 0022 MGS 3165Side B, etched
PRD 0022 (MGS 3164)Side A, Label
PRD 0022 (MGS 3165)Side B, Label
France
1973- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records 2315 246Pride 2315 246
- Format
- LP, Compilation
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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | France | MGM Records 2315 246 / Pride 2315 246First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1973 | France | MGM Records 2315 246First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1973 | Germany | MGM Records 2315 246First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1973 | Germany | MGM Records 2315 246First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | New Zealand | MGM Records 2315 246First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1973 | US | Pride PRD-0022 / Pride PRD 0022First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Pride PRD-0022First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | US | Pride PRD-0022First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | US | Pride PRD-0022First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1973 | US | Pride PRD-0022First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | MGM Records 2315 246LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | France | MGM Records 2315 246LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1That's The Story Of My Life2:05
- A2Sister Ray17:00
- A3Lady Godiva's Operation4:52
- B1Heroin7:05
- B2Sunday Morning2:53
- B3All Tomorrow's Parties5:55
- B4There She Goes Again2:30
- B5White Light/White Heat2:44
- B6Femme Fatale2:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of That's The Story Of My Life are there?
12 vinyl pressings of That's The Story Of My Life are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was That's The Story Of My Life first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, France, Germany, New Zealand. One of them is Pride PRD-0022.
How do I tell if my copy of That's The Story Of My Life is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PRD-0022, 2315 246) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PRDOO22 MGS 3164 and PRD0022 MGS 3165. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is That's The Story Of My 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.
