US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Motown 5302ML2
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
5302ML2-A-15A ZNW#13 JM BMISide A runout
5302ML2-B-15A ZNW#13 JM BMISide B runout
5302ML2-C-15A ZNW#13 JM BMISide C runout
5302ML2-D-15A ZNW#13 JM BMISide D runout
Al GreenTokyo Live
Vinyl pressings
Tokyo Live
by Al Green · 1981
12 pressings7 countriesGospelSoulFunk / Soul
Tokyo Live was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Tokyo Live
9 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 7 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
1981- Label and catalog number
- HI Records HCD 5001
- Format
- LP, Album
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- HI Records HCD 5001Cream HCD 5001
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
HCD 5001 - A - 1etched runout side A
HCD 5001 - B - 1etched runout side B
HCD 5001 - C - 1etched runout side C
HCD 5001 - D - 1etched runout side D
Barbados
1981- Label and catalog number
- Hi Records HLP-6012
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
HLP 6012 A-1 OVESRunout side A
HLP 6012-A-1 OVES AL GREEN LIVE....TOKYORunout side B
HLP 6012 B-2 OVES AL GREEN LIVE...TOKYORunout side C
HLP 6012-B-2 OVES AL GREEN LIVE-TOKYO.Runout side D
France
1981- Label and catalog number
- Cream 426005
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1981- Label and catalog number
- Cream Records INT 158.102
- 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 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Barbados | Hi Records HLP-6012First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | France | Cream 426005First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Germany | Cream Records INT 158.102First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Japan | Hi Records VIP-9575~6First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1981 | Japan | Hi Records VIP-9575~6First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Mexico | Helix HXLPI-17052-53First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | UK | HI Records HCD 5001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | UK | HI Records HCD 5001 / Cream HCD 5001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Motown 5302ML2First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | US | Motown 5302ML 2LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1983 | US | Motown 5302ML2LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Motown 150793LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1L-O-V-E (Love)4:04
- A2Tired Of Being Alone5:18
- A3Let's Stay Together3:50
- A4How Can You Mend A Broken Heart3:03
- A5All-n-all2:32
- B1Belle6:24
- B2Sha-la-la (Make Me Happy)5:05
- B3Let's Get Married8:09
- C1God Blessed Our Home5:38
- C2You Ought To Be With Me5:41
- C3For The Good Times5:29
- D1Dream3:59
- D2I Feel Good8:20
- D3Love And Happiness7:24
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tokyo Live are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Tokyo Live are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1981 and 1983.
When was Tokyo Live first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in US, UK, Barbados, France and more. One of them is Motown 5302ML2.
How do I tell if my copy of Tokyo Live is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 5302ML2, HCD 5001, HLP-6012, 426005) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 5302ML2-A-15A ZNW#13 JM BMI and 5302ML2-B-15A ZNW#13 JM BMI. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tokyo Live 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.
