UK
June 1986- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 865
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
VS 865 A-1U-1- 1 - x1 BILBO.TAPE oneRunout side A
VS 865 B-1U-1- 1 - x1 BILBO.TAPE oneRunout side B
Ray DaviesQuiet Life
Vinyl pressings
Quiet Life
by Ray Davies · 1986
10 pressings5 countriesSoundtrackPop RockRockPop
Quiet Life was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Quiet Life
9 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 5 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
1986- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 86512
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
VS 86512 A-1U-1-1-3 BILBO TAPE One
VS 86512 B-1U-1-1-3 BILBO TAPE One
Europe
June 1986- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 108 231Virgin 108 231-100
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DM DS 108231 A - 1 / 5-86Runout (Stamped) Side A
DM DS 108231 B - 1 / 5-86Runout (Stamped) Side B
S 108 231 ALabel Side A
S 108 231 BLabel Side B
Australia
1986- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 865
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Europe
1986- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 608 231
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DM 608231 A-1/5-86Runout stamped side A
DM 608231 B-1/5-86Runout stamped side B
S 608 231 ALabel side A
S 608 231 BLabel side B
New Zealand
1986- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 865
- 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australia | Virgin VS 865First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Europe | Virgin 608 231First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | New Zealand | Virgin VS 865First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Spain | Virgin F 608 240First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Spain | Virgin A-108.240 / Virgin A 108240First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Spain | Virgin A-108.240 / Virgin A 108240First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | Virgin VS 86512First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Europe | Virgin 108 231 / Virgin 108 231-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | UK | Virgin VS 865First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Not On Label12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- AQuiet Life
- BVoices In The Dark
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Quiet Life are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Quiet Life are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Quiet Life first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in UK, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and more. One of them is Virgin VS 865, released June 1986.
How do I tell if my copy of Quiet Life is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VS 865, VS 86512, 108 231, 608 231) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VS 865 A-1U-1- 1 - x1 BILBO.TAPE one and VS 865 B-1U-1- 1 - x1 BILBO.TAPE one. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Quiet 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.