US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 7-88883
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
STA-57082-1 1-1 SRC STERLINGSide A runout
STA-57083-1 1-1 SRC STERLINGSide B runout
Vinyl pressings
18 & Life
by Skid Row · 1989
25 pressings9 countriesHard RockRock
18 & Life was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 18 & Life
7 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 6 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.
Canada
1989- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 78 88837
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
STA-57082-1 1-3 SP CAN STERLING 78 88837 (PLUG SIDE) X [SRC logo]Runout side one [Plug side]
STA-57083-1 1-2 SP CAN CR 78 88837-B (SIDE TWO) STERLING [SRC logo]Runout side two
Germany
1989- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 786277-0
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Germany
1989- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 786277-0
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 756 786277-0-A 6Runout side A, variant 1
R/S Alsdorf 756 786277-0-B 5Runout side B, variant 1
R/S Alsdorf 756 786277-0-A Hü 6Runout side A, variant 2
R/S Alsdorf 756 786277-0-B 5 HüRunout side B, variant 2
Japan
July 1989- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic PRS-2053
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Mexico
1989- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic PRO 385
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Canada | Atlantic 78 88837First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Germany | Atlantic 786277-0First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Germany | Atlantic 786277-0First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1989 | Mexico | Atlantic PRO 385First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Spain | Atlantic 1.173First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | Atlantic 7-88883First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Japan | Atlantic PRS-2053First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
1990s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australia | Atlantic 7-888837", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Australia | Atlantic 7-888837", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Europe | Atlantic 788 883-7 / Atlantic A 88837", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Europe | Atlantic 7567-88883-7 / Atlantic 788 883-77", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Europe | Atlantic 7567-88883-7 / Atlantic 788 883-77", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Germany | Atlantic 7567-88883-7 / Atlantic 788 883-77", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Germany | Atlantic 7567-88883-7 / Atlantic 788 883-77", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | Atlantic A8883 / Atlantic 788 883-77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | UK | Atlantic A 8883 (TX) / Atlantic A8883TX12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered |
| 1990 | UK | Atlantic A8883P / Atlantic A 8883 P7", 45 RPM, Shape, Picture Disc · Picture disc | 7", 45 RPM, Shape, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1990 | UK | Atlantic A8883X / Atlantic 788 883-97", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | UK | WEA A8883P7", Picture Disc · Picture disc | 7", Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1990 | UK | Atlantic SAM 62912", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | UK | Atlantic7" · Colored vinyl | 7" · Colored vinyl |
| 1990 | UK | Atlantic A8883 / Atlantic 788 883-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- A18 And Life3:50
- BMidnight/Tornado4:17
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of 18 & Life are there?
25 vinyl pressings of 18 & Life are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1989 and 1990.
When was 18 & Life first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in US, Canada, Germany, Japan and more. One of them is Atlantic 7-88883.
How do I tell if my copy of 18 & Life is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7-88883, 78 88837, 786277-0, PRS-2053) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, STA-57082-1 1-1 SRC STERLING and STA-57083-1 1-1 SRC STERLING. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 18 & 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.
