UK
May 7, 1990- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 12R 6254Parlophone 12R6254
- Format
- 12", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
12 R 6254 A-1-1-1 DSide A runout, stamped
12 R 6354 B-1-1-2 DSide B runout, stamped
12R 6254ASide A label
12R 6254BSide B label
Talk TalkIt's My Life
Vinyl pressings
It's My Life
by Talk Talk · 1990
12 pressings6 countriesSynth-popElectronicPop
It's My Life was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 It's My Life
10 pressings came out in 1990, 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.
UK
May 7, 1990- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone R6254Parlophone R 6254
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
R 6254 A-1-1- DRunout, A-side, stamped, variant 1
R 6254 B-1-1-1 DRunout, B-side, stamped, variant 1 + 2
R 6254 A-1-1- 1 DRunout, A-side, stamped, variant 2
R 6254ALabel side A
UK
May 7, 1990- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 12R 6254Parlophone 12R6254
- Format
- 12", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
12 R 6254 A-1-1-1 DRun-out side A, stamped
12 R 6254 B-1-1-1 DRun-out side B, stamped
12R 6254ALabel side A
12R 6254BLabel side B
UK
May 7, 1990- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 12R 6254
- Format
- 12", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
12 R 6254 A-1-1-1 DSide A, stamped
12 R 6254 B-1-1-2 DSide B, stamped
Europe
1990- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 060 20 3849 6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
060-20 3849 6 ALabel A
060-20 3849 6 BLabel B
Germany
1990- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 016 20 3849 7EMI 016-20 3849 7
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
2038497-A1Side A Run-Out Groove Etching
2038497-B1Side B Run-Out Groove Etching
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australia | EMI Records Ltd. RPS 40First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | Europe | Parlophone 060 20 3849 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Germany | Parlophone 016 20 3849 7 / EMI 016-20 3849 7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Germany | Parlophone 016 20 3849 7 / EMI 016-20 3849 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | Italy | Parlophone 14 2038496First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Spain | Parlophone 052 20 4012 6 / EMI-Odeon, S.A. 052 20 4012 6First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Germany | Parlophone 20384977", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1990 | UK | Parlophone 12R 6254 / Parlophone 12R6254First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | Parlophone R6254 / Parlophone R 62547", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1990 | UK | Parlophone R6254 / Parlophone R 6254First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | UK | Parlophone 12R 6254 / Parlophone 12R6254First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | Parlophone 12R 6254First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AIt's My Life3:53
- BRenée (Live From Hammersmith Odeon)7:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of It's My Life are there?
12 vinyl pressings of It's My Life are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was It's My Life first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in UK, Europe, Germany, Italy and more. One of them is Parlophone 12R 6254, released May 7, 1990.
How do I tell if my copy of It's My Life is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12R 6254, R6254, 060 20 3849 6, 016 20 3849 7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 12 R 6254 A-1-1-1 D and 12 R 6354 B-1-1-2 D. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is It's My 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.
