UK
July 1982- Label and catalog number
- Harvest HAR 5221
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Clear
- Runout / matrix
HAR 5221 A-1-1-1-1Side A runout
HAR 5221 B-1-1-1-1Side B runout
HAR 5221ALabel side A
HAR 5221BLabel side B
ScorpionsCan't Live Without You
Vinyl pressings
Can't Live Without You
by Scorpions · 1982
13 pressings5 countriesHard RockRock
Can't Live Without You was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Can't Live Without You
11 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 4 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
July 1982- Label and catalog number
- Harvest HAR 5221
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Transparent Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
HAR 5221 A-1-1-1-10Side A (stamped) variant 1
HAR 5221 B-1-1-1-7Side B (stamped) variant 1
HAR 5221 A-1-1-1-11Side A (stamped) variant 2
HAR 5221 B-1-1-1-12Side B (stamped) variant 2
UK
July 1982- Label and catalog number
- Harvest HAR 5221
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
July 1982- Label and catalog number
- Harvest HAR 5221
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Transparent, green text
- Runout / matrix
HAR 5221 A-1-1-1-6Runout side A
HAR 5221 B-1-1-1-6Runout side B
HAR 5221ALabel side A
HAR 5221BLabel side B
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Harvest HAR 5221
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Transparent, Solid Centre, Green Text
- Runout / matrix
HAR 5221 A-1-1-1-10Side A runout
HAR 5221 B-1-1-1- 7Side B runout
HAR 5221ALabel side A
HAR 5221BLabel side B
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Harvest HAR 5221
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Transparent, Solid Centre, Green/Black Text
- Runout / matrix
HAR 5221 A-1-1-1-10Side A runout
HAR 5221 B-1-1-1- 7Side B runout
HAR 5221ALabel side A
HAR 5221BLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australia & New Zealand | RCA Victor 104038First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Australia & New Zealand | RCA Victor 104038First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Germany | Harvest 1C K062-64 725First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1982 | Germany | Harvest 062-64725Z12", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1982 | Spain | Harvest 10C 006-064835First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Spain | Harvest 10C 006-064835First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | UK | Harvest HAR 5221First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1982 | UK | Harvest HAR 5221First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1982 | UK | Harvest HAR 5221First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1982 | UK | Harvest HAR 5221First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1982 | UK | Harvest HAR 5221First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | UK | Harvest HAR 5221First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Poland | Art & Muzyka ARM - 22244 - 1Flexi-disc, 45 RPM, Single Sided, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited | Flexi-disc, 45 RPM, Single Sided, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited |
Tracklist
- ACan't Live Without You
- BAlways Somewhere
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Can't Live Without You are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Can't Live Without You are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Can't Live Without You first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in UK, Australia & New Zealand, Germany, Spain. One of them is Harvest HAR 5221, released July 1982.
How do I tell if my copy of Can't Live Without You is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use HAR 5221, 104038, 1C K062-64 725, 10C 006-064835) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, HAR 5221 A-1-1-1-1 and HAR 5221 B-1-1-1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Can't Live Without You 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.
