US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 7 81734-1Atlantic 81734-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
[SRC logo] ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K. ST-A-866279 C 1-1Side 1
[SRC logo] ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K. ST-A-866280 D 1-1Side 2
RavenLife's A Bitch
Vinyl pressings
Life's A Bitch
by Raven · 1987
15 pressings7 countriesHeavy MetalRock
Life's A Bitch was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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's A Bitch
12 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 7 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
1987- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 7 81734-1Atlantic 81734-1
- Format
- LP, Album · SRC Specialty Press
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-866279 C SRC ( Etched )Side 1, ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K. ( Stamped
ST-A-866280 D SRC ( Etched )Side 2, ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K. ( Stamped
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 7 81734-1Atlantic 81734-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-866279-C 1-2 SPAR SRC ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K. 0- △15527 B26548-CSide A, Etched except "ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K." is stamped
ST-A-866280-D 1-3 SPAR SRC ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K. 0- △15527-XSide B, Etched except "ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K." is stamped
ST-A-866279-ARLabel Side A
ST-A-866280-ARLabel Side B
Japan
April 25, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic P-13482
- Format
- LP, Album
Argentina
1987- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 80606
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-866279-SP
ST-A-866280-SP
Brazil
1987- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 67000-30
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Argentina | Atlantic 80606First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Argentina | Atlantic 80606First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Brazil | Atlantic 67000-30First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Brazil | Atlantic 67000.30First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Canada | Atlantic A1 81734First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Canada | Atlantic A1 81734LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1987 | Europe | Atlantic 781 734-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Mexico | Atlantic LWA-6628First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | US | Atlantic 7 81734-1 / Atlantic 81734-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | US | Atlantic 81734-1LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1987 | US | Atlantic 7 81734-1 / Atlantic 81734-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | US | Atlantic 7 81734-1 / Atlantic 81734-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | US | Atlantic A1 81734 / Atlantic A1-81734LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1987 | Japan | Atlantic P-13482First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Japan | Atlantic P-13482First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1The Savage And The Hungry3:45
- A2Pick Your Window3:28
- A3Life's A Bitch3:44
- A4Never Forgive4:33
- A5Iron League3:17
- A6On The Wings Of An Eagle6:32
- B1Overload4:16
- B2You're A Liar2:36
- B3Fuel To The Fire3:40
- B4Only The Strong Survive3:42
- B5Juggernaut5:05
- B6Playing With The Razor3:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Life's A Bitch are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Life's A Bitch are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Life's A Bitch first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in US, Japan, Argentina, Brazil and more. One of them is Atlantic 7 81734-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Life's A Bitch is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7 81734-1, P-13482, 80606, 67000-30) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, [SRC logo] ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K. ST-A-866279 C 1-1 and [SRC logo] ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K. ST-A-866280 D 1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Life's A Bitch 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.
