Canada
1976- Label and catalog number
- Able ABL-17016Able ABL. 17016
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
SNB O ABL 17016-A 1ASide A runout area
B ABL 17016-B 1A SNBSide B runout area
Vinyl pressings
Life Is Music
by The Ritchie Family · 1976
30 pressings21 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Life Is Music was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Music
1 pressing came out in 1976, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 30 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s30 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Canada | Able ABL-17016 / Able ABL. 17016First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Argentina | RCA Victor AVSL-4548LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Australia | RCA Victor VPL1-4044LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Belgium | Best Seller 4B058-98672LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Belgium | Best Seller 4B058-98672LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Brazil | Top Tape LP-TT-116LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | France | Black Scorpio 31500 / Black Scorpio BLA 31500LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Germany | RCA PL 30009 / RCA Victor PL 30 009LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Greece | Philips 9286 842LP | LP |
| 1977 | Italy | Derby DBR 81851LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Mexico | Musart EDI 60342LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Philips 6412 903LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | New Zealand | RCA Victor VPL1-4044LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Philippines | Vicor International VI-2347 (MARLIN 2203) / Can't Stop Productions VI 2347LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Portugal | Philips 9286 842LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Life Is Music4:53
- A2Lady Luck3:57
- A3Long Distance Romance6:41
- B1Liberty5:35
- B2Super Lover5:45
- B3Disco Blues5:42
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Life Is Music are there?
30 vinyl pressings of Life Is Music are listed here, from 21 countries, released between 1976 and 1977.
When was Life Is Music first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Canada. One of them is Able ABL-17016.
How do I tell if my copy of Life Is Music is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ABL-17016) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SNB O ABL 17016-A 1A and B ABL 17016-B 1A SNB. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Life Is Music 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.
