US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Epic 28-50664
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
p XSS165385-1B BA-Side Runout Etching
p XSS165386-1B BB-Side Runout Etching
XSS 165385Side A Label
XSS 165386Side B Label
Patti LaBelleMusic Is My Way Of Life
Vinyl pressings
Music Is My Way Of Life
by Patti LaBelle · 1979
20 pressings9 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Music Is My Way Of Life 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 Music Is My Way Of Life
19 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 9 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.
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Epic 8-50718
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Epic 28-50664
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Epic 28-50664
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Advance, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XSS 165385-1F A1 15Side A
XSS165386-1E A1 15Side B
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Epic 8-50718
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
ZSS 165367-1B A PA and AA Runouts Identical
ZSS 165367A and AA Labels Identical
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Epic 28-50664
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Demonstration
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Argentina | Epic 40.196First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Brazil | Epic 66431First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1979 | Canada | Epic 28-50664First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1979 | Canada | Epic 8-50718First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Europe | Epic EPC 7395First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Germany | Epic EPC S 7349 / Epic EPC 7349First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Germany | Epic EPC S 7349 / Epic EPC 7349First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Mexico | Epic SCL-45,010First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1979 | Mexico | Epic SC-71768First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Epic EPC 12.7395First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1979 | UK | Epic S EPC 7395First year7" | 7" |
| 1979 | UK | Epic S EPC 13 7395 / Epic EPC 13.7395First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | UK | Epic S EPC 7395First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Epic 28-50664First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Epic 28-50664First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Advance, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Advance, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Epic 28-5054312", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- AMusic Is My Way Of Life8:12
- BMusic Is My Way Of Life (Instrumental)5:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Music Is My Way Of Life are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Music Is My Way Of Life are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Music Is My Way Of Life first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, UK, Argentina, Brazil and more. One of them is Epic 28-50664.
How do I tell if my copy of Music Is My Way Of Life is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 28-50664, 8-50718, S EPC 7395, S EPC 13 7395) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, p XSS165385-1B B and p XSS165386-1B B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Music Is My Way Of 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.
