Belgium
1978- Label and catalog number
- Aquarius JV 5555
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Vinyl pressings
Born To Be Alive
by Patrick Hernandez · 1978
146 pressings29 countriesDiscoElectronic
Born To Be Alive was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Born To Be Alive
1 pressing came out in 1978, 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 146 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s104 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Belgium | Aquarius JV 5555First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Argentina | RCA Victor MIX-1214 / RCA Victor JV 5 55512", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Argentina | RCA 41A-31047", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Australia | CBS BA 2225557", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Australia | CBS BA 1200812", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Bolivia | RCA Victor R-45006 - A / RCA Victor R-45006 - B12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Brazil | Aquarius AQR/2001 / Aquarius CS-AQR 20017", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo · Colored vinyl | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1979 | Brazil | Aquarius AQR/5555 / Aquarius MIX-AQR 555512", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1979 | Brazil | Aquarius AQR/5555 / Aquarius MIX-AQR 555512", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Repress, Stereo · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Repress, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1979 | Brazil | Aquarius AQR/2001 / Aquarius CS-AQR 20017", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo · Colored vinyl | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1979 | Brazil | Aquarius AQR/5555 / Aquarius MIX-AQR 555512", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Brazil | Aquarius AQR/2001 / Aquarius CS-AQR 20017", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Brazil | Aquarius AQR/2001 / Aquarius CS-AQR 20017", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo · Colored vinyl | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1979 | Brazil | Aquarius AQR/2001 / Aquarius CS-AQR 20017", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo · Colored vinyl | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1979 | Brazil | Aquarius AQR/2001 / Aquarius CS-AQR 20017", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
1980s31 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Ecuador | RCA ECK-2009047", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Yugoslavia | Suzy CBS 7283 / CBS CBS 72837", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Mexico | Helix HXD-16010 / Aquarius HXD-1601012", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Spain | Aquarius CBS 72837", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Mexico | Ducal LPD-101312", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Mexico | Ducal LPD-101312", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Mexico | Ducal LPD-101312", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1986 | France | Gimmick Productions RC-26412", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | France | Laurence Records RC 552612", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1986 | France | Laurence Records 115957", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | France | BR Music 124516712", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Reissue, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1986 | Italy | Atlas Records ATMA 00712", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Italy | Atlas Records AT 1287", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Netherlands | BR Music BR-1245167 / BR Music 124516712", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Netherlands | BR Music 451 67 / BR Music 451677", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Belgium | Beat De Ville 00001 / Beat De Ville BV 0000112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1991 | France | Beat De Ville 00001 / Beat De Ville BV 0000112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | US | Not On Label (Patrick Hernandez) BORN 0112", Single Sided, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial | 12", Single Sided, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Aquarius JV 5555 / Aquarius JV 5 55512", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Reissue |
| ? | France | Aquarius JV 5555 / Aquarius JV 5 55512", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Reissue |
| ? | France | Aquarius JV 5555 / Aquarius JV 5 55512", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Reissue |
| ? | France | Aquarius JC 55 5587", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Panama | RCA XAPBO-7837", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Columbia 13-021637", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Columbia 13-021637", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Columbia 13-02163 / Collectables 13-021637", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ABorn To Be Alive3:05
- BBorn To Be Alive3:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Born To Be Alive are there?
146 vinyl pressings of Born To Be Alive are listed here, from 29 countries, released between 1978 and 2001.
When was Born To Be Alive first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Belgium. One of them is Aquarius JV 5555.
How do I tell if my copy of Born To Be Alive is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JV 5555) 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 Born To Be Alive 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.
