Philippines
1983- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI-73-X-294
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
EMI 73-X-294 ARunout Side A, Hand-Etched
EMI 73X294 BRunout Side B, Hand-Etched
EMI-73-X-294-ALabel Side A
EMI-73-X-294-BLabel Side B
Vinyl pressings
Livin' In Desperate Times
by Olivia Newton-John · 1983
16 pressings9 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Livin' In Desperate Times was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Livin' In Desperate Times
1 pressing came out in 1983, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Philippines | EMI EMI-73-X-294First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-1398712", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1984 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-523417", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Japan | EMI EMS-174407", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | Japan | EMI EMS-174407", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1984 | New Zealand | Interfusion K 93317", Single | 7", Single |
| 1984 | Peru | EMI 01.21.22157", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Scandinavia | Polar POS 13547", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | Sweden | Polar POLM 1012" | 12" |
| 1984 | US | MCA Records MCA-523417", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | US | MCA Records MCA-1398712", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1984 | US | MCA Records MCA-523417", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | MCA Records MCA-523417", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | US | MCA Records MCA-1398712", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1984 | US | MCA Records MCA-523417", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ALivin' In Desperate Times3:57
- BLandslide3:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Livin' In Desperate Times are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Livin' In Desperate Times are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1983 and 1984.
When was Livin' In Desperate Times first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Philippines. One of them is EMI EMI-73-X-294.
How do I tell if my copy of Livin' In Desperate Times is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EMI-73-X-294) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EMI 73-X-294 A and EMI 73X294 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Livin' In Desperate Times 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.
