US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Columbia JC 35771
- Format
- LP, Album, Partially Mixed
- Runout / matrix
PAL-35771-2DRunout side 1, etched
PBL-35771-2DRunout side 2, etched
AL 35771Label Side 1
BL 35771Label Side 2
Vinyl pressings
Life's A Party
by The Michael Zager Band · 1978
22 pressings16 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Life's A Party was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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's A Party
19 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 14 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- Columbia JC 35771
- Format
- LP, Album, Partially Mixed, Promo
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Private Stock PVLP 1045Private Stock 0C 062-61 925
- Format
- LP, Album
Italy
November 16, 1978- Label and catalog number
- Private Stock 3C 064-61925
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
61925-A / B
Belgium
1978- Label and catalog number
- Private Stock 4C064-61925
- Format
- LP, Album
Belgium
1978- Label and catalog number
- Private Stock 4C064-61925
- 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 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Belgium | Private Stock 4C064-61925First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Belgium | Private Stock 4C064-61925First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Brazil | Private Stock 31C 064 61925First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | France | Private Stock SPC 1 2S 070 61925 / Private Stock 2S 070-61.925First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1978 | France | Private Stock 2S 068.61925First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | France | Private Stock SPC 1 2S 070 61925 / Private Stock 2S 070-61.925First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1978 | Germany | Private Stock 1C 064-61 925 / EMI Electrola 1C 064-61 925First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | Private Stock EMS-81175First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | Private Stock EMS-81175First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Mexico | Private Stock SLEM-838 / Private Stock 33C 062-61925First yearLP, Album, Partially Mixed | LP, Album, Partially Mixed |
| 1978 | Netherlands | Private Stock 5C 062-61 925First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Portugal | Private Stock 8E 072-61 925First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong | Private Stock PVLP 1045First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Spain | Private Stock 10C 064-061.925First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Sweden | Private Stock 7C 062-61925First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Life's A Party8:15
- A2You Don't Know A Good Thing5:55
- A3I Wish You Would Make Up Your Mind5:10
- B1Love Love Love4:15
- B2Still Not Over3:54
- B3On And On3:43
- B4Using You5:49
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Life's A Party are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Life's A Party are listed here, from 16 countries, released between 1978 and 1979.
When was Life's A Party first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, UK, Italy, Belgium and more. One of them is Columbia JC 35771.
How do I tell if my copy of Life's A Party is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JC 35771, PVLP 1045, 3C 064-61925, 4C064-61925) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PAL-35771-2D and PBL-35771-2D. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Life's A Party 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.
