US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Improv 7112
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Tony BennettTony Bennett Sings... "Life Is Beautiful"
Vinyl pressings
Tony Bennett Sings... "Life Is Beautiful"
by Tony Bennett · 1975
10 pressings5 countriesVocalPop
Tony Bennett Sings... "Life Is Beautiful" was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Tony Bennett Sings... "Life Is Beautiful"
4 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 3 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- Improv IMP-9575-1
- Format
- LP, Promo, White Label, Stereo
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Improv IMP 7112
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
IMP-12-9575 A
IMP-12-9575 B
Canada
1975- Label and catalog number
- Improv IMP-9575
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
TD IMP-12-9575 ASide 1 runout (etched)
TD IMP12-9575 BSide 2 runout (etched)
NO. 7112 IMP-9575-1Side 1 label
NO. 7112 IMP-9575-2Side 2 label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Canada | Improv IMP-9575First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | UK | Improv IMP 7112First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Improv 7112First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Improv IMP-9575-1First yearLP, Promo, White Label, Stereo · Promo | LP, Promo, White Label, Stereo · Promo |
| 1978 | Brazil | Audio Fidelity 3.10.404.039LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Japan | Improv UXP-116-VELP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Brazil | Fermata 38.014LP | LP |
| 1986 | Brazil | Lup Som 829 628-1LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | Brazil | Lup Som 829.628LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | AF 3-10-404-039LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1Life Is Beautiful
- A2All Mine
- A3Bridges
- A4Reflections
- A5Experiment
- B1This Funny World
- B2As Time Goes By
- B3I Used To Be Color Blind
- B4Lost In The Stars
- B5There'll Be Some Changes Made
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tony Bennett Sings... "Life Is Beautiful" are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Tony Bennett Sings... "Life Is Beautiful" are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1975 and 1986.
When was Tony Bennett Sings... "Life Is Beautiful" first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is Improv 7112.
How do I tell if my copy of Tony Bennett Sings... "Life Is Beautiful" is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7112, IMP-9575-1, IMP 7112, IMP-9575) 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 Tony Bennett Sings... "Life Is Beautiful" 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.
