France
1979- Label and catalog number
- Disc' AZ International STEC 305
- Format
- LP
Michael ChapmanLife On The Ceiling
Vinyl pressings
Life On The Ceiling
by Michael Chapman · 1979
12 pressings8 countriesSoft RockRock
Life On The Ceiling was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Life On The Ceiling
11 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 7 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- Criminal Records STEAL 5
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
STEAL-5.A 1 U1 1 RAYS ⸫Runout side A, variant 1
STEAL-5-B-2 DD ⸫ RAYSRunout side B, variant 1
STEAL-5.A 1 3 1 Λ RAYSRunout side A, variant 2
STEAL-5-B-2 3 2 B Λ RAYSRunout side B, variant 2
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Criminal Records STEAL 5
- Format
- LP, White Label
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Pacific Arts PAC7-138Criminal Records PAC7-138
- Format
- LP
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Pacific Arts PAC7-138Criminal Records PAC7-138
- Format
- LP, Album · Small Label Logo
- Runout / matrix
S-7629 PAC7-138A F1 MASTERED BY CAPITOLRunout A
S-7630 PAC7-138B F2 MASTERED BY CAPITOLRunout B
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Pacific Arts PAC7-138Criminal Records PAC7-138
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
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.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | France | Disc' AZ International STEC 305First yearLP | LP |
| 1979 | Germany | Spiegelei INT 145.602First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Greece | Panivar P.A. 50004First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | New Zealand | Criminal Records STEAL 5First yearLP | LP |
| 1979 | Spain | Criminal Records TXS 3150First yearLP, Promo, Album · Promo | LP, Promo, Album · Promo |
| 1979 | Spain | Criminal Records TXS 3150First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | UK | Criminal Records STEAL 5First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | UK | Criminal Records STEAL 5First yearLP, White Label | LP, White Label |
| 1979 | US | Pacific Arts PAC7-138 / Criminal Records PAC7-138First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Pacific Arts PAC7-138 / Criminal Records PAC7-138First yearLP | LP |
| 1979 | US | Pacific Arts PAC7-138 / Criminal Records PAC7-138First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia | Criminal Records VPL1 6549LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Blue Season
- A2Lescudjack
- A3No Thanks To Me
- A4High Wide And Handsome
- A5Gamblers On The Shoreline
- A6Life On The Ceiling
- B1Babe
- B2The Prospector
- B3Theme From The Movie Of The Same Name
- B4Early Cortina
- B5End Of The Line
- B6Midas In Reverse
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Life On The Ceiling are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Life On The Ceiling are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1979 and 1981.
When was Life On The Ceiling first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in France, UK, US, Germany and more. One of them is Disc' AZ International STEC 305.
How do I tell if my copy of Life On The Ceiling is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use STEC 305, STEAL 5, PAC7-138, INT 145.602) 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 Life On The Ceiling 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.