Austria
1984- Label and catalog number
- OK Musica 76.11884
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
76 11884 - A - LHRunout A, etched
76 11884 - B - LHRunout B, etched
Vinyl pressings
Live Is Life
by Opus · 1984
56 pressings23 countriesArena RockPop RockRockPop
Live Is Life was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Is Life
21 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 11 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
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSP 743Polydor 881792-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Silver Injection-moulded Labels
- Runout / matrix
POSP743A//1▽420W 14 3 PhilSide A runout
POSP743B//1▽420W 1 4Side B runout
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSP 743Polydor 881 792-7
- Format
- 7" · Green Injection Labels
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSP 743Polydor 881 792-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Paper Labels
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSP 743
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Solid Blue Injection
Canada
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PDS 2285
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 56 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s50 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Austria | OK Musica 76.11884First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Canada | Polydor PDS 2285First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Ecuador | Polydor 75000-24First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | France | Carrere 8510First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | France | Carrere 13761 / Carrere 13.761First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | France | Carrere 13.761 / Carrere 13761First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | France | Carrere 8510First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Germany | Polydor 881 792-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Guatemala | Polydor 881 792-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Ireland | Polydor POSP 743 / Polydor 881 792-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Netherlands | CNR 145.150 / CNR 145 150First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Polydor 881 792-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Polydor 881 792-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | UK | Polydor POSP 743 / Polydor 881792-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | Polydor POSP 743 / Polydor 881 792-7First year7" | 7" |
1990s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Spain | Boy Records BOY - 170 / Boy Records BOY 17012", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1992 | Spain | Boy Records boy-170-pro7", Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1998 | Europe | CNR Music 304606612", Single | 12", Single |
| 1998 | Italy | Dig It International DMX 1042912", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1999 | Canada | Unidisc SPEC-175412", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Mexico | Polydor S/N-5297", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
Tracklist
- ALive Is Life4:15
- BAgain And Again3:51
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Live Is Life are there?
56 vinyl pressings of Live Is Life are listed here, from 23 countries, released between 1984 and 1999.
When was Live Is Life first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Austria, UK, Canada, Ecuador and more. One of them is OK Musica 76.11884.
How do I tell if my copy of Live Is Life is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 76.11884, POSP 743, PDS 2285, 75000-24) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 76 11884 - A - LH and 76 11884 - B - LH. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Live Is 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.
