Germany
1980- Label and catalog number
- Nash-Records NR-004Nash-Records NR. 004
- Format
- LP, Album · Offprint
- Runout / matrix
ST NR 004 ASide A, Stamped
ST NR 004 BSide B, Stamped
Alex Oriental ExperienceLive!
Vinyl pressings
Live!
by Alex Oriental Experience · 1980
11 pressings4 countriesBlues RockRock
Live! was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Live!
6 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Germany
1980- Label and catalog number
- Nash-Records NR. 004
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ST NR 004 ASide A, Stamped
ST NR 004 BSide B, Stamped
Germany
1980- Label and catalog number
- Nash-Records NR. 004
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ST NR 004 AVariant 1: Side A
ST NR 004 BSide B
F-669 033-A-O ST NR 004 AVariant 2: Side A
F-669 033-B-O ST NR 004 BVariant 2: Side B
Germany
1980- Label and catalog number
- Nash-Records NR. 004
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ST NR 004 ASide A, Stamped
ST NR 004 BSide B, Stamped
Germany
1980- Label and catalog number
- Nash-Records NR. 004
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ST NR 004 ASide A
ST NR 004 BSide B
Switzerland
1980- Label and catalog number
- Memory Music ML 517Nash-Records NR-004
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ML-517 A ST NR 004-A SWISS MADE [crossbow logo]Side A runout, stamped
ML-517 B ST NR 004-B SWISS MADE [crossbow logo]Side B runout, stamped
ML 517-ASide A label
ML 517-BSide B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Germany | Nash-Records NR-004 / Nash-Records NR. 004First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Germany | Nash-Records NR. 004First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Germany | Nash-Records NR. 004First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Germany | Nash-Records NR. 004First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Germany | Nash-Records NR. 004First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Switzerland | Memory Music ML 517 / Nash-Records NR-004First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Italy | Harmony LPH 8084LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Portugal | Rossil RISLP 14096LP, Album | LP, Album |
1990s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Germany | Wiska Records Nr. 004LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1991 | Germany | Wiska Records WR/ 004LP, Album, Reissue, Special Edition | LP, Album, Reissue, Special Edition |
| 1991 | Germany | Wiska Records NR. 004LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Intro5:05
- A2Turkish And American Blend5:35
- A3Wishes8:05
- B1Turquas5:20
- B2Kismet12:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Live! are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Live! are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1980 and 1991.
When was Live! first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in Germany, Switzerland. One of them is Nash-Records NR-004.
How do I tell if my copy of Live! is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NR-004, NR. 004, ML 517) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST NR 004 A and ST NR 004 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 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.