UK
November 1979- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records K 17495
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
S - 1 K 17495 B₁ EG SR´TRAWBERRYRunout A etched / stamped
S - 2 K 17495 A₁ EG SR´TRAWBERRYRunout B etched / stamped
Monty PythonLife Of Brian
Vinyl pressings
Life Of Brian
by Monty Python · 1979
11 pressings6 countriesNoveltyPop
Life Of Brian 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 Of Brian
7 pressings came out in 1979, 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.
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records K 17495 PRO
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
K 17495-PRO-B̶-A-2-2 .STRAWBERRY. ARunout side A (Brian)
K 17495-PRO-A1-2 .STRAWBERRY. BRunout side AA (Always ...)
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records WBS 49112
- Format
- 7", Single
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records WBS 49112
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
WBS-49112 XAA 9200-S-LW10stereo runout
WBS-49112 XAA 9200-DJ-LW1mono runout
Canada
1979- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records WBS 49112
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
WBS-49112-A QRunout A
WBS-49112-B QRunout B
XAA 9200 SLabel A
XAA 9201 SLabel B
New Zealand
1979- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records WBS 49112
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
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.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records WBS 49112First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records WBS 49112First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1979 | New Zealand | Warner Bros. Records WBS 49112First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | UK | Warner Bros. Records K 17495 PROFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Warner Bros. Records WBS 49112First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1979 | US | Warner Bros. Records WBS 49112First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1979 | UK | Warner Bros. Records K 17495First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Benelux | Warner Bros. Records WB 17 4957", Single | 7", Single |
| 1980 | Australia | Warner Bros. Records WBS 491127", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Australia | Warner Bros. Records WBS 491127", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | Warner Bros. Records W7653, 927 653-77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ABrian
- AAAlways Look On The Bright Side Of Life
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Life Of Brian are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Life Of Brian are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1979 and 1988.
When was Life Of Brian first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in UK, US, Canada, New Zealand. One of them is Warner Bros. Records K 17495, released November 1979.
How do I tell if my copy of Life Of Brian is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use K 17495, K 17495 PRO, WBS 49112) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, S - 1 K 17495 B₁ EG SR´TRAWBERRY and S - 2 K 17495 A₁ EG SR´TRAWBERRY. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Life Of Brian 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.
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