France
August 2002- Label and catalog number
- Distance Di2405
- Format
- 12", Limited Edition, Single Sided
Louie VegaDiamond Life
Vinyl pressings
Diamond Life
by Louie Vega · 2002
10 pressings3 countriesHouseGarage HouseElectronic
Diamond Life was first pressed on vinyl in 2002. 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 Diamond Life
5 pressings came out in 2002, the album's first year. 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
October 2002- Label and catalog number
- Distance Di 2407
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
NEXT MUSIC JULIE MC KNIGHT C DFI 02-9 DI 2408 C = DI 2407 ASide A, etched
NEXT MUSIC JULIE MC KNIGHT D DFI02-9 DI 2408 D = DI 2407 BSide B, etched
France
October 2002- Label and catalog number
- Distance Di 2406
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM
France
October 1, 2002- Label and catalog number
- Distance Di2408
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition
France
August 2002- Label and catalog number
- Distance Di 2405
- Format
- 12", Promo, Single Sided
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.
2000s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | France | Distance Di2405First year12", Limited Edition, Single Sided · Limited | 12", Limited Edition, Single Sided · Limited |
| 2002 | France | Distance Di 2405First year12", Promo, Single Sided · Promo | 12", Promo, Single Sided · Promo |
| 2002 | France | Distance Di 2407First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
| 2002 | France | Distance Di 2406First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
| 2002 | France | Distance Di2408First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2003 | France | Distance Di 241012", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 2004 | US | Yoshitoshi Recordings YR11012" | 12" |
| 2004 | US | Yoshitoshi Recordings YR11012", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2004 | US | Yoshitoshi Recordings YR11012" | 12" |
| 2008 | UK | Bargrooves BARGS0212" | 12" |
Tracklist
- ADiamond Life (Dance Ritual Mix)
- B1Diamond Life (Original Mix)
- B2Diamond Life (Old School Dub)
- CDiamond Life (Diamond Mix)
- D1Diamond Life (Masters At Work Mix)
- D2Diamond Life (Accapella)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Diamond Life are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Diamond Life are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 2002 and 2008.
When was Diamond Life first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2002, in France. One of them is Distance Di2405, released August 2002.
How do I tell if my copy of Diamond Life is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use Di2405, Di 2407, Di 2406, Di2408) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Diamond 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.
