US
1967- Label and catalog number
- B.T. Puppy Records 45-524
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
BTP 156Label A
BTP 157Label B
United States Double QuartetLife Is Groovy
Vinyl pressings
Life Is Groovy
by United States Double Quartet · 1967
14 pressings7 countriesSunshine PopPop RockJazz-RockJazz
Life Is Groovy was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 Groovy
11 pressings came out in 1967, the album's first year, in 6 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
1967- Label and catalog number
- B.T. Puppy Records 45-524
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- B.T. Puppy Records 45-524
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- B.T. Puppy Records 45-524
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
UK
February 10, 1967- Label and catalog number
- Stateside SS 590
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
UK
February 10, 1967- Label and catalog number
- Stateside SS 590
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Australia | Festival Records FK-1652First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1967 | Canada | Quality 1855XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | New Zealand | Festival Records FK-1652First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Sweden | B.T. Puppy Records STU 42266First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1967 | UK | B.T. Puppy Records BTS 45524First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1967 | US | B.T. Puppy Records 45-524First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1967 | US | B.T. Puppy Records 45-524First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1967 | US | B.T. Puppy Records 45-524First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1967 | US | B.T. Puppy Records 45-524First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1967 | UK | Stateside SS 590First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1967 | UK | Stateside SS 590First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1968 | UK | B.T. Puppy Records BTS 455247", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | B.T. Puppy Records PYS-40097", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| ? | Australia | B.T. Puppy Records BTP 5247", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ALife Is Groovy
- BSplit
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Life Is Groovy are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Life Is Groovy are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1967 and 1968.
When was Life Is Groovy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is B.T. Puppy Records 45-524.
How do I tell if my copy of Life Is Groovy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-524, SS 590, BTS 45524, FK-1652) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BTP 156 and BTP 157. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Life Is Groovy 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.