US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Hi Records 45-2257
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
HI-2791-EV-1-1-1Side A runout
HI-2792-2-1-1Side B runout
Hi 2791A-side label
Hi 2792B-side label
Al GreenLivin' For You
Vinyl pressings
Livin' For You
by Al Green · 1973
25 pressings11 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Livin' For You was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Livin' For You
20 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 8 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- Hi Records 45-2257
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Hi Records 45-2257
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
Hi 2791 1 M HC [MR stamp] △92978Side A runout
Hi 2792 1 M HC [MR stamp] △92978-XSide B runout
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Hi Records HI-2257-E
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
HI-2791-EVA-side
HI-2792-1
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Hi Records HI-2257-E
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
HI-2791-EV-3 MHC
HI-2792-2 MHC
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Hi Records 45-2257
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Australia | London Records HL-10422First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | Australia | London Records HL-10422First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Belgium | London Records 80-5696 YFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Canada | Hi Records HI-2257First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Canada | Hi Records HI 2257First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Jamaica | London Records 45-2257First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | New Zealand | London Records NZL.1071First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Portugal | London Records P-SHU 8464 GFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | US | Hi Records 45-2257First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | US | Hi Records 45-2257First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | US | Hi Records 45-2257First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1973 | US | Hi Records 45-2257-DJFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1973 | US | Hi Records HI-2257-EFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | US | Hi Records HI 2257First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1973 | US | Hi Records 45-2257-DJEFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono, Stereo · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono, Stereo · Promo, Mono |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Hi Records 45-22577", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ALivin' For You3:09
- BIt Ain't No Fun To Me3:27
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Livin' For You are there?
25 vinyl pressings of Livin' For You are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1973 and 1974.
When was Livin' For You first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, Australia, Belgium, Canada and more. One of them is Hi Records 45-2257.
How do I tell if my copy of Livin' For You is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-2257, HI-2257-E, HI 2257, 45-2257-DJ) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, HI-2791-EV-1-1-1 and HI-2792-2-1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Livin' For You 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.
