UK
June 8, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 68812
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, White Label, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
VS 68812 A-1U-1-1-1 Bilbo Tape oneSide A runout
LP FB120 3Side B runout
Vinyl pressings
Life On Your Own
by The Human League · 1984
16 pressings8 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Life On Your Own 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 Life On Your Own
15 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 8 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
June 18, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS688
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Glossy Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
VS 688 A-1U-1-1- 8 BILBO TAPE ONEA-side runout - variant 1
VS 688 B-1U-1-1̶ -2-1 BILBO TAPE ONEB-side runout - variant 1
VS 688 A-1U-1-2-7 BILBO TAPE ONEA-side runout - variant 2
VS 688 B-2U-1-1-9 BILBO TAPE ONEB-side runout - variant 2
UK
June 18, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS688-12
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
VS 68812AB̶ -1U-1-1- X1 BILBO.TAPE oneRun-out side A, variant 1
: VS 68812BA̶ -1U-1-1- X1 BILBO.TAPE oneRun-out side B, variant 1
VS 68812AB̶ -2U-1-1 1: BILBO.TAPE oneRun-out side A, variant 2
VS 68812BA̶ -2U-1-1 1: BILBO.TAPE oneRun-out side B, variant 2
UK
June 18, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS688
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Matt Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
VS 688 A-1U-1-1- 8 BILBO TAPE ONEA-side runout - Variant 1
VS 688 B-1U-1-1̶ -2-1 BILBO TAPE ONEB-side runout - Variant 1
VS 688 A-1U-1-2-7 BILBO TAPE ONEA-side runout - Variant 2
VS 688 B-2U-1-1-9 BILBO TAPE ONEB-side runout - Variant 2
New Zealand
June 18, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 688
- Format
- 7"
Australia
1984- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS68812Virgin VS 68812
- Format
- 12", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MX204673Label Side A
MX204674Label Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | Virgin VS68812 / Virgin VS 68812First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Australia | Virgin VS 688First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Australia | Virgin VS 68812First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Canada | Virgin VS1223First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Europe | Virgin 601 368 / Virgin 601 368 -213First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Europe | Virgin 106 612 / Virgin 106 612-100First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Ireland | Virgin VS 688First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1984 | New Zealand | Virgin VS688-12First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | South Africa | Virgin VS 574First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Spain | Virgin A-106.761First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1984 | UK | Virgin VS 68812First year12", 45 RPM, White Label, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, White Label, Stereo |
| 1984 | New Zealand | Virgin VS 688First year7" | 7" |
| 1984 | UK | Virgin VS688First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | Virgin VS688-12First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | Virgin VS688First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Virgin VS 6887", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ALife On Your Own4:10
- BThe World Tonight4:09
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Life On Your Own are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Life On Your Own are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Life On Your Own first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, New Zealand, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Virgin VS 68812, released June 8, 1984.
How do I tell if my copy of Life On Your Own is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VS 68812, VS688, VS688-12, VS 688) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VS 68812 A-1U-1-1-1 Bilbo Tape one and LP FB120 3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Life On Your Own 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.
