UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records STT 2540
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Matt MonroThis Is The Life!
Vinyl pressings
This Is The Life!
by Matt Monro · 1966
17 pressings8 countriesVocalPop
This Is The Life! was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 This Is The Life!
11 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 6 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.
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T 2540
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST 2540
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T 2540Capitol Records TT-2540
- Format
- LP, Mono
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records TT-2540Capitol Records TT 2540
- Format
- LP, Mono
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST 2540
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Australia | Capitol Records ST 2540First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Canada | Capitol Records ST 2540First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Germany | Capitol Records SMK 74 205First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | New Zealand | Capitol Records T 2540First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | UK | Capitol Records STT 2540First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | UK | Capitol Records T 2540First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | UK | Capitol Records ST 2540First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Capitol Records T 2540 / Capitol Records TT-2540First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Capitol Records TT-2540 / Capitol Records TT 2540First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Capitol Records ST 2540First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Capitol Records ST 2540First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | World Record Club S-4465 / World Record Club S/4665LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1970 | Australia | World Record Club 4665 / World Record Club S/4665LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1972 | Australia | World Record Club S-4465 / World Record Club S/4665LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | Capitol Records T 2540LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Canada | Capitol Records T-2540LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | South Africa | Capitol Records T 2540LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1I'm Glad There Is You2:41
- A2This Is The Life2:21
- A3You're Gonna Hear From Me2:32
- A4I'll Take Romance2:07
- A5Strangers In The Night2:32
- A6On A Clear Day (You Can See Forever)1:50
- B1Sweet Lorraine2:37
- B2My Best Girl2:00
- B3On A Wonderful Day Like Today2:02
- B4Merci Cherie2:46
- B5Honey On The Vine2:16
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of This Is The Life! are there?
17 vinyl pressings of This Is The Life! are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1966 and 1972.
When was This Is The Life! first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Capitol Records STT 2540.
How do I tell if my copy of This Is The Life! is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use STT 2540, T 2540, ST 2540, TT-2540) 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 This Is The 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.
