Argentina
November 1972- Label and catalog number
- Microfon SE-369
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
SE 369 1SLADO A
SE 369 1SLADO B
Vinyl pressings
Vida
by Sui Generis · 1972
19 pressings6 countriesFolk RockProg RockRockFolk
Vida was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Vida
3 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year. 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.
Argentina
1972- Label and catalog number
- Microfon SE-369
- Format
- LP, Album
Argentina
1972- Label and catalog number
- Talent SE-369
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
SE 369 1 1S POLSide 1
SE 369 2 1S POLSide 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Argentina | Microfon SE-369First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Argentina | Talent SE-369First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Argentina | Microfon SE-369First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Argentina | Microfon SE-369LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1974 | Argentina | Microfon SE-369LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1975 | Spain | Microfon ZML1-1119LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Spain | Microfon ZML1-1119LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Microfon M-76035LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1976 | Argentina | Microfon America, Inc. LMS-76035LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1976 | Uruguay | Microfon SE-369LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1977 | Chile | Microfon LP-MIC-5032LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Argentina | Talent SUPS-80.300LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 1986 | Peru | Music Shop 02-170LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Argentina | Sony Music 94751LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2016 | Argentina | Sony Music 888837947510LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Chile | Microfon 888837947510 / Sony Music 888837947510LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Microfon SE-369 / Talent SE-369LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Argentina | Microfon SE-369LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Argentina | Microfon SE-369 / Talent SE-369LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Canción Para Mi Muerte2:35
- A2Necesito2:16
- A3Dime Quien Me Lo Robó5:30
- A4Estación1:28
- A5Toma Dos Blues1:41
- B1Natalio Ruiz3:50
- B2Mariel Y El Capital2:41
- B3Amigo Vuelve A Casa Pronto3:25
- B4Quizás, Porque2:17
- B5Cuando Comenzamos A Nacer2:40
- B6Posludio0:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Vida are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Vida are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1972 and 2024.
When was Vida first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Argentina. One of them is Microfon SE-369, released November 1972.
How do I tell if my copy of Vida is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SE-369) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SE 369 1S and SE 369 1S. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Vida 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.