US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Mirage WTG 19324
- Format
- LP, Album · AR
- Runout / matrix
ST-WTG-814815-ARSide One
ST-WTG-814816-ARSide Two
T.S. MonkMore Of The Good Life
Vinyl pressings
More Of The Good Life
by T.S. Monk · 1981
10 pressings7 countriesSoulDiscoFunk / Soul
More Of The Good Life was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 More Of The Good Life
10 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 7 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
1981- Label and catalog number
- Mirage WTG 19324
- Format
- LP, Album · SP - Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-WTG-814815-C MASTERDISK RL SP 0-1 SM3-1Side 1 (hand etched / stamped
ST-WTG-814816-A MASTERDISK SP 0-1 SM1-3Side 2 (hand etched / stamped
ST-WTG-814815-SPOn label, side 1
ST-WTG-814816-SPOn label, side 2
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Mirage WTG 19324
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
ST-WTG-814815-SPSide One Label
ST-WTG-814816-SPSide Two Label
Brazil
1981- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 20.070
- Format
- LP, Album
France
1981- Label and catalog number
- Mirage MIR 50 844
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1981- Label and catalog number
- Mirage MIR 50 844
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Brazil | Atlantic 20.070First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | France | Mirage MIR 50 844First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Germany | Mirage MIR 50 844First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Germany | Mirage K 50844 / Mirage MIR K 50 844First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Mirage MIR 50 844First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Scandinavia | Mirage MIR 50 844First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Mirage WTG 19324First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Mirage WTG 19324First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | US | Mirage WTG 19324First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Zambia | Mirage ATC 9789 / Atlantic ATC 9789First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Everybody Get On Up And Dance3:59
- A2Too Much Too Soon4:35
- A3Falling In Love With You4:11
- A4Oh! Oh! Speedo4:05
- B1First Lady Of Love4:04
- B2More To Love4:21
- B3You're Askin' Me, I'm Askin' You (Buggin' Me Out)5:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of More Of The Good Life are there?
10 vinyl pressings of More Of The Good Life are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was More Of The Good Life first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in US, Brazil, France, Germany and more. One of them is Mirage WTG 19324.
How do I tell if my copy of More Of The Good Life is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WTG 19324, 20.070, MIR 50 844, K 50844) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST-WTG-814815-AR and ST-WTG-814816-AR. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is More Of The Good 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.
