US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Sugar Hill Records SH 32021
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
VID 279 ALabel A side
VID 279 BLabel B side
Sugarhill GangLivin' In The Fast Lane
Vinyl pressings
Livin' In The Fast Lane
by Sugarhill Gang · 1984
11 pressings6 countriesHip Hop
Livin' In The Fast Lane was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Livin' In The Fast Lane
10 pressings came out in 1984, 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.
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Sugar Hill Records SH 32021
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
VID-279-A TRUTONE-Pa-4-84 PSide A etched
VID-279-B TRUTONE-Pa-4-84 PSide B etched
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Sugar Hill Records SHL 134
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Canada
1984- Label and catalog number
- Sugar Hill Records SH 321
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
SH 321-A QuSide A runout etch
SH 321-B QuSide B runout etch
France
1984- Label and catalog number
- Sugar Hill Records 311074Vogue 311074
- Format
- 12"
France
1984- Label and catalog number
- Sugar Hill Records 101947Vogue 101947
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
101947 A M.P.P.V.Runout side A
101947 B M.P.P.V.Runout side B
101947 ALabel side A
101947 BLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Canada | Sugar Hill Records SH 321First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1984 | France | Sugar Hill Records 311074 / Vogue 311074First year12" | 12" |
| 1984 | France | Sugar Hill Records 101947 / Vogue 101947First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Spain | Sugar Hill Records OOX-741 / Zafiro OOX-741First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Spain | Zafiro 00S-742First year12" | 12" |
| 1984 | Sweden | Sound Of Scandinavia SOSM 1193First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Sweden | Sound Of Scandinavia SOS 1193First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | Sugar Hill Records SHL 134First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | US | Sugar Hill Records SH 32021First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1984 | US | Sugar Hill Records SH 32021First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1985 | Spain | Zafiro OOS-74212", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ALivin' In The Fast Lane (Vocal)5:06
- BLivin' In The Fast Lane (Instrumental)5:06
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Livin' In The Fast Lane are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Livin' In The Fast Lane are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
When was Livin' In The Fast Lane first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in US, UK, Canada, France and more. One of them is Sugar Hill Records SH 32021.
How do I tell if my copy of Livin' In The Fast Lane is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SH 32021, SHL 134, SH 321, 311074) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VID 279 A and VID 279 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Livin' In The Fast Lane 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.
