Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 1C 006-80975
- Format
- 7", Single, Stereo
The BandLife Is A Carnival
Vinyl pressings
Life Is A Carnival
by The Band · 1971
17 pressings12 countriesFolk RockCountry RockRock
Life Is A Carnival was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Life Is A Carnival
17 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 12 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
October 29, 1971- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 15700
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
SF 77277-1 KTSide A, stamped
SF 77283-1 KTSide B, stamped
SF 77277 45Side A, label
SF 77283 45Side B, label
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 3199
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
S45-77277Side A label
S45-77283Side B label
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 3199
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 15700
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records P-3199Capitol Records PRO-6322
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
PRO-6322 45-77277 Z7 ✲ KPSide A
S45-77277-Z1 ✲ KP 2Side B
S45-77277Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-9693First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Canada | Capitol Records 3199First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | Denmark | Capitol Records CL 15700First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | France | Capitol Records 2C 006-80975 M / Capitol Records 2C 006-80.975 MFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Germany | Capitol Records 1C 006-80975First year7", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | Japan | Capitol Records CR-2917First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Netherlands | Capitol Records 5C 006-80975 / Capitol Records 5C 006-80 975First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | Netherlands | Capitol Records 5C 006-80975 / Capitol Records 5C 006-80 975First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Netherlands | Capitol Records 5C 006-80975 / Capitol Records 5C 006-80 975First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | New Zealand | Capitol Records F.3199First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Norway | Capitol Records 7E 006-80975First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1971 | Sweden | Capitol Records 4E 006-80975First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1971 | UK | Capitol Records CL 15700First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | Capitol Records P-3199 / Capitol Records PRO-6322First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | Capitol Records 3199First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ALife Is A Carnival3:54
- BThe Moon Struck One4:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Life Is A Carnival are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Life Is A Carnival are listed here, from 12 countries.
When was Life Is A Carnival first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in Germany, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Capitol Records 1C 006-80975.
How do I tell if my copy of Life Is A Carnival is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1C 006-80975, CL 15700, 3199, P-3199) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Life Is A Carnival 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.
