US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Epic 5-10353
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
ZSP138043-1A TIIIIIA Side Stamped
ZSP138042-1A TIIB Side Stamped
ZSP 138043A Side Label
ZSP 138042B Side Label
Vinyl pressings
Life
by Sly & The Family Stone · 1968
24 pressings16 countriesRhythm & BluesPsychedelicFunk / Soul
Life was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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
24 pressings came out in 1968, the album's first year, in 16 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
1968- Label and catalog number
- Epic 5-10353
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Pittman
- Runout / matrix
ZSP138042-1E p 5A-Side Runout Etching
J ZSP138043-1D p A2B-SIde Runout Etching
JZSP 138042A-Side Label
JZSP 138043B-Side Label
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Epic 5-10353
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
ZSP138042-1D p 4A-Side Runout Etching
J ZSP138043-1F p 3B-SIde Runout Etching
JZSP 138042A-Side Label
JZSP 138043B-Side Label
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Epic 5-10353
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Epic 5-10353
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
UK
1968- Label and catalog number
- Direction 58-3707
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7696Label & Runout A
7697Label & Runout B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Argentina | CBS 22.022First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Argentina | CBS 22.022First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1968 | Australia | Epic ES-067First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Brazil | Epic 66018First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Canada | Epic 5-10353First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | France | Epic 5-10353First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | France | Epic 5-10353First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Germany | Epic 5-10353First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Ireland | CBS 58-3707First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Netherlands | Epic 5-10353First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | New Zealand | Epic ESO 7009First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Philippines | Epic 5-10353First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Philippines | Epic 5-10353First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1968 | Rhodesia | Date DA.10First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | South Africa | Date DA.10First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- BLife2:58
- AM'Lady2:44
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Life are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Life are listed here, from 16 countries.
When was Life first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in US, UK, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is Epic 5-10353.
How do I tell if my copy of Life is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 5-10353, 58-3707, 22.022, ES-067) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZSP138043-1A TIIIII and ZSP138042-1A TII. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 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.
