UK
November 28, 1979- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 6059 248
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Phonogram Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
6059248 1F//1▽STR STRAWBERRYSide A runout, stamped
6059248 2F//1▽STR STRAWBERRYSide B runout, stamped
Status QuoLiving On An Island
Vinyl pressings
Living On An Island
by Status Quo · 1979
23 pressings14 countriesPop RockRockPop
Living On An Island was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Living On An Island
19 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 11 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
November 28, 1979- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 6059 248
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Picture Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
6059248 1F // 1 ▽E STR 11 STRAWBERRY 13Runout, A-side, stamped
6059248 2F // 1 ▽E STR 11 6 STRAWBERRYRunout, B-side, stamped
UK
November 28, 1979- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 6059 248
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Large Centre
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 6059 248
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · French Pressing / Solid Centre
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 6059 248
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Picture sleeve
Netherlands
November 1979- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 6059 248
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AA 6059 248 1W 1 ℗ 1979 670 03 11Runout side A, variant 1
AA 6059 248 2W 1 ℗ 1979 670 03Runout side B, variant 1
AA 6059 248 1W 1 Ⓟ1979 670 03 11 3Runout side A, variant 2
AA 6059 248 2W 1 Ⓟ1979 670 03Runout side B, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | Vertigo 6059 248First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | France | Vertigo 6059 273First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | France | Vertigo 6059 248First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Ireland | Vertigo 6059 248First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Ireland | Vertigo 6059 248First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Vertigo 6059 248First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Portugal | Vertigo 6059 248First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Scandinavia | Vertigo 6059 248First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Spain | Vertigo 60 59 248First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | UK | Vertigo 6059 248First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | UK | Vertigo 6059 248First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Vertigo 6059 248First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Germany | Vertigo 6059 248First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Austria | Vertigo 6059 248First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Belgium | Vertigo 6059 248First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Bolivia | Vertigo VRS-30-17", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Canada | Riva R-2067", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | Riva R-2067", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene · Promo |
| 1987 | Spain | Vertigo 870 123-77", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ALiving On An Island3:54
- BRunaway4:32
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Living On An Island are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Living On An Island are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1979 and 1987.
When was Living On An Island first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in UK, Netherlands, Germany, Austria and more. One of them is Vertigo 6059 248, released November 28, 1979.
How do I tell if my copy of Living On An Island is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6059 248, 6059 273, 60 59 248) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 6059248 1F//1▽STR STRAWBERRY and 6059248 2F//1▽STR STRAWBERRY. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Living On An Island 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.
