Scandinavia
1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2383 650
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2383 650 A 9 P 82 F 710
2383 650 B 9 P 82 F 710
The ShadowsLife In The Jungle
Vinyl pressings
Life In The Jungle
by The Shadows · 1982
13 pressings11 countriesRock
Life In The Jungle was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 In The Jungle
11 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 10 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
1982- Label and catalog number
- Roll Over Records SHADS 1Polydor 2478 163
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2478163 A // 1 ▽ 420 E 1 1 15 LIFE IN THE JUNGLE X SIDE 1 SHADS 1Side A runout
2478163 B // 1 ▽ 420 E 1 1 1 5 LIFE IN THE JUNGLE SIDE 2 SHADS 1Side B runout
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Roll Over Records SHADS 1Polydor 2478 163
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2478163 A // 3 ▽ 420 W 1 5 1Side A runout
2478163 B // 1 ▽ 420 E 1 1 1 8 SHADS 1 LIFE IN THE JUNGLE SIDE 2Side B runout
Australia & New Zealand
1982- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMC 2753
- Format
- LP, Album
France
1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2383 650
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
160 2383650 1 380 POLYGRAMStamped on runout area side A
160 2383650 2 380 POLYGRAMStamped on runout area side B
2383 650 1On center label side A
2383 650 2On center label side B
Germany
1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2383 650
- 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 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australia & New Zealand | EMI EMC 2753First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | France | Polydor 2383 650First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Germany | Polydor 2383 650First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | India | Polydor 2383 650First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Polydor 2383 650First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Portugal | Polydor 2383 650First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Scandinavia | Polydor 2383 650First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | South Africa | EMI EMCJ(L) 5294First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Spain | Polydor 2383 650First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | UK | Roll Over Records SHADS 1 / Polydor 2478 163First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | UK | Roll Over Records SHADS 1 / Polydor 2478 163First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Japan | Polydor 28MM 0294LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Polydor SPELP 88 / Polydor 2478 163LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Life In The Jungle
- A2High Noon
- A3The Theme From Missing
- A4Treat Me Nice
- A5Cat 'N' Mouse
- A6Chariots Of Fire
- B1No Dancing!
- B2Riders Of The Range
- B3The Old Romantics
- B4You Rescue Me
- B5Lili Marlene
- B6Raunchy
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Life In The Jungle are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Life In The Jungle are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1982 and 1983.
When was Life In The Jungle first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Scandinavia, UK, Australia & New Zealand, France and more. One of them is Polydor 2383 650.
How do I tell if my copy of Life In The Jungle is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2383 650, SHADS 1, EMC 2753, EMCJ(L) 5294) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2383 650 A 9 P 82 F 710 and 2383 650 B 9 P 82 F 710. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Life In The Jungle 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.
