Germany
1986- Label and catalog number
- Metronome 885394-1
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
885 394 - 1 S 1 = 2 320 A C 1Runout A stamped
885 394 - 1 S 2 = 2 320 A C 1Runout B stamped
Mark JefferisBorn To Be Alive
Vinyl pressings
Born To Be Alive
by Mark Jefferis · 1986
11 pressings6 countriesSynth-popDiscoElectronic
Born To Be Alive was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Born To Be Alive
6 pressings came out in 1986, 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.
Germany
1986- Label and catalog number
- Metronome 885 394-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
885 394 - 7 S 1 320 1Runout side A
885 394 - ̶1̶ 7 S 2 320 1Runout side B
France
1986- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 885 394-7Metronome 885 394-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
160 885394 7 // 1 380 POLYGRAMRunout side A
160 885394 7 // 2 380 POLYGRAMRunout side B
France
1986- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 885394-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Philippines
1986- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PRO-3771
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Spain
1986- Label and catalog number
- PDI 20.1165
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
201165 A+Side A
201165 B+Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | France | Polydor 885 394-7 / Metronome 885 394-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | France | Polydor 885394-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Germany | Metronome 885394-1First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Germany | Metronome 885 394-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Philippines | Polydor PRO-3771First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Spain | PDI 20.1165First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | South Africa | Polydor TOS 16267", Single | 7", Single |
| 1987 | South Africa | Polydor SV 017912", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Japan | Alfa International ALI-1300212", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Japan | Alfa International ALI-7407", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Not On Label 885394-112", White Label, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", White Label, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- ABorn To Be Alive (Extended)5:52
- BDon't Stop Get It Up4:47
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Born To Be Alive are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Born To Be Alive are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1986 and 1987.
When was Born To Be Alive first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in Germany, France, Philippines, Spain. One of them is Metronome 885394-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Born To Be Alive is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 885394-1, 885 394-7, PRO-3771, 20.1165) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 885 394 - 1 S 1 = 2 320 A C 1 and 885 394 - 1 S 2 = 2 320 A C 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Born To Be Alive 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.