Australia
May 1985- Label and catalog number
- WEA RRSP 746
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MX210367 RRSP746-1 DB "PUSS PUSS"Side A etched
MX210368 RRSP746-2 DB "BUTCH"Side B etched
MX210367Side A label
MX210368Side B label
Vinyl pressings
Live It Up
by Mental As Anything · 1985
35 pressings10 countriesPop RockRock
Live It Up was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Live It Up
13 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 5 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.
Australia
May 1985- Label and catalog number
- Regular Records RRSP 746
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MX 210637 RRSP746-1 DB " PUSS PUSS "Side A runout etched
MX 210638 RRSP746-2 DB " BUTCH "Side B runout etched
MX210367Side A label
MX210368Side B label
Australia
1985- Label and catalog number
- WEA 0-259017
- Format
- 12"
- Runout / matrix
MX210441 0-25907-1 "PECKER HEAD" DBSide A runout etched
MX2104XX42 0-259017-2 DB "YOUNG POMPOUS"Side B runout etched
MASTERED BY STUDIOS 301Side A, B runout stamped
Australia
1985- Label and catalog number
- WEA 0-259017
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
MX 210431 0-25907-1 DB MASTERED BY STUDIOS 301 "PECKER HEAD"Runout Side A
MX 2104[XX32]42 0-259017-2 DB MASTERED BY STUDIOS 301 "YOUNG POMPOUS"Runout Side B
Australia
1985- Label and catalog number
- Regular Records RRSP 746
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Australia
1985- Label and catalog number
- Regular Records AP.11622
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 35 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s35 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | WEA 0-259017First year12" | 12" |
| 1985 | Australia | WEA 0-259017First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Australia | Regular Records RRSP 746First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Australia | Regular Records AP.11622First year7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label |
| 1985 | Europe | Epic EPCA 12.6797First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | Epic EPCA 6797 / Epic A 6797First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | Epic EPCA 6797 / Epic A 6797First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Japan | Epic 07-5P-403First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1985 | New Zealand | CBS BA 3399First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | New Zealand | WEA RRSP 746First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | Epic WA 6797First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Shape, Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Shape, Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1985 | Australia | WEA RRSP 746First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Australia | Regular Records RRSP 746First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Canada | Columbia 38 057987", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Spain | Epic EPCA 6797 / Epic A 67977", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ALive It Up (Extended Mix)5:49
- B1Live It Up4:27
- B2Three Steps To Your Place2:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Live It Up are there?
35 vinyl pressings of Live It Up are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1985 and 1987.
When was Live It Up first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Australia, UK, Europe, New Zealand and more. One of them is WEA RRSP 746, released May 1985.
How do I tell if my copy of Live It Up is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RRSP 746, 0-259017, AP.11622, WA 6797) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MX210367 RRSP746-1 DB "PUSS PUSS" and MX210368 RRSP746-2 DB "BUTCH". Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Live It Up 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.
