US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records WS 1649
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
39129 WS-1649-A -1Fside A runout, etched
39130 WS 1649B 1Gside B runout, etched
Allan ShermanLive!
Vinyl pressings
Live!
by Allan Sherman · 1966
12 pressings6 countriesComedyNon-MusicFolkWorld
Live! was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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!
11 pressings came out in 1966, 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
August 1966- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records W1649
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records W 1649
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Australia
1966- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records W 1649
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MX147617Side 1 label
MX147618Side 2 label
Australia
1966- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records WS 1649
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MX147619Side 1 label
MX147620Side 2 label
Canada
1966- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records W 1649
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
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.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Australia | Warner Bros. Records W 1649First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Australia | Warner Bros. Records WS 1649First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records W 1649First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records WS 1649First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records WS 1649First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records W 1649First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | New Zealand | Warner Bros. Records W1649First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | South Africa | Warner Bros. Records WBL 1005First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1966 | UK | Warner Bros. Records W 1649First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Warner Bros. Records WS 1649First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Warner Bros. Records W1649First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Warner Bros. Records W 1649LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Introduction-Short Songs
- A2Taking Lessons (Making Whoopie)2:42
- A3A Waste Of Money (A Taste Of Honey)2:05
- A4Smog Gets In Your Eyes (Smoke Gets In Your Eyes)1:15
- A5Sorry 'Bout That2:24
- A6Mononeucleosis1:36
- A7Dodgin' The Draft (Ballin' The Jack)2:10
- B1The Rebel3:32
- B2When I'm In The Mood For Love2:12
- B3Second Hand Nose2:10
- B4Sam You Made The Pants Too Long2:43
- B5If I Could Play Piano2:05
- B6Son Of Peyton Place6:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Live! are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Live! are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Live! first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Warner Bros. Records WS 1649.
How do I tell if my copy of Live! is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WS 1649, W1649, W 1649, WBL 1005) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 39129 WS-1649-A -1F and 39130 WS 1649B 1G. 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.
