US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6108Polydor 2391 292
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
PD-1-6108-AS-CPSide A [etched]
PD-1-6108-BS-CP2Side A [etched]
MASTERDISKSide A & B [stamped]
Roy Ayers UbiquityLifeline
Vinyl pressings
Lifeline
by Roy Ayers Ubiquity · 1977
15 pressings9 countriesJazz-FunkDiscoJazzFunk / Soul
Lifeline was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Lifeline
11 pressings came out in 1977, 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6108Polydor 2391 292
- Format
- Album, LP · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
T1 PD-1-6108-AS-CT-1 MASTERDISKRunout side A, variant 1
T1 PD-1-6108-BS-CT-1 MASTERDISKRunout side B, variant 1
T1 PD-1-6108-AS-CT-2 MASTERDISKRunout side A, variant 2
T1 PD-1-6108-BS-CT-2 MASTERDISKRunout side B, variant 2
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6108Polydor 2391 292
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · All Disc Records, Inc. pressing, gatefold
- Runout / matrix
PD-1-6108-AS-AD M3Side A runout, variant 1
PD-1-6108-BS-AD-1 MASTERDISKSide B runout, variant 1
PD-1-6108-AS-AD M3 33Side A runout, variant 2
PD-1-6108-BS-AD-1 M2 MASTERDISK 33Side B runout, variant 2
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6108Polydor 2391 292
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Monarch Pressing, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
PD-1-6108-AS-MW MASTERDISK (MR) △22242 (2)A-Side Runout Etching (Variant 1)
PD-1-6108-BS-MW MASTERDISK (MR) △22242-X (4)B-Side Runout Etching (Variant 1)
PD-1-6108-AS-MW MASTERDISK (MR) △22242 (5)A-Side Runout Etching (Variant 2)
PD-1-6108-AS-MW MASTERDISK (MR) △22242 (3)B-Side Runout Etching (Variant 2)
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6108Polydor 2391 292
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
PD-1-6108-AS-CP [MASTERDISK]A side runout
PD-1-6108-BS-CP2 [MASTERDISK]B side runout
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2391 292Polydor 2391292
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2391292 A//1▽420 03 1 1 3Runout side A
2391292 B//1▽420 03 1 1 2Runout side B
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.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | Polydor 2391 292First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Canada | Polydor PD-1-6108First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Germany | Polydor 2417 308First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Italy | Polydor 2391 292First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Japan | Polydor MPF 1099First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | UK | Polydor 2391 292 / Polydor 2391292First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Polydor PD-1-6108 / Polydor 2391 292First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Polydor PD-1-6108 / Polydor 2391 292First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | Polydor PD-1-6108 / Polydor 2391 292First yearAlbum, LP | Album, LP |
| 1977 | US | Polydor PD-1-6108 / Polydor 2391 292First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Polydor PD-1-6108 / Polydor 2391 292First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | South Africa | Polydor PD-1-6108 / Interpak 2391 292LP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Europe | Polydor 00602557649659 / Republic Records 00602557649659LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2017 | US | Polydor B0026813-01 / UMe 576 496-1LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Polydor PD-1-6108 / Polydor 2391 292LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1This Side Of Sunshine3:16
- A2Running Away3:55
- A3Gotta Find A Lover7:10
- A4I Still Love You4:09
- A5Lifeline2:50
- B1Cincinnati Growl3:54
- B2Fruit3:53
- B3Sanctified Feeling5:42
- B4Stranded In The Jungle4:30
- B5Together3:39
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lifeline are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Lifeline are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1977 and 2017.
When was Lifeline first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Polydor PD-1-6108.
How do I tell if my copy of Lifeline is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PD-1-6108, 2391 292, 2417 308, MPF 1099) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PD-1-6108-AS-CP and PD-1-6108-BS-CP2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Lifeline 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.
