US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Arista AL 8500
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
AL 8500 SA
AL 8500 SB
AL 8500 SC
AL 8500 SD
Vinyl pressings
Live
by Barry Manilow · 1977
45 pressings19 countriesBalladDiscoElectronicPop
Live was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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
31 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 18 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- Arista AL 8500
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
AL 8500 SAEtched
AL 8500 SBEtched
AL 8500 SCEtched
AL 8500 SDEtched
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Arista AL 8500
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AL 8500 SAA label
AL 8500 SBB label
AL 8500 SCC label
AL 8500 SDD label
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Arista AL 8500Arista 8500
- Format
- LP, Album · Compton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AL-8500-SA-2-1-2 PRC W STERLING -5Etched Side A, except STERLING stamped
AL-8500-SB-1 PRC 11-1 STERLING -2 PRC WEtched Side B, except STERLING stamped
AL-8500-SC 2-1 PRC STERLING -5Etched Side C, except STERLING stamped
AL-8500-SD 2-111 PRC STERLING -5Etched Side D, except STERLING stamped
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Arista AL 8500Arista 8500
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · PRC Richmond Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AL-8500-SA-1-1-11 PRC STERLING -2Runout side A, variant 1
AL-8500-SB 2-1-2 PRC STERLING -5Runout side B, variant 1
AL-8500-SC-2-2-3 PRC STERLING -5Runout side C, variant 1
AL-8500-SD-4-11-11 STERLING -12 PRCRunout side D, variant 1
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Arista 8500Arista AL 8500
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
AL-8500-SA sᴛᴇʀʟɪɴɢ -3 TvcaSide A runout, etched except sᴛᴇʀʟɪɴɢ stamped
AL-8500-SB sᴛᴇʀʟɪɴɢ -3 TvcaSide B runout, etched except sᴛᴇʀʟɪɴɢ stamped
AL-8500-SC sᴛᴇʀʟɪɴɢ -3 Tvca2Side C runout, etched except sᴛᴇʀʟɪɴɢ stamped
AL-8500-SD sᴛᴇʀʟɪɴɢ -3 TvcaSide D runout, etched except sᴛᴇʀʟɪɴɢ stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 45 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s38 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Argentina | Arista 8454/5First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Australia | Arista AL 8500-1/2First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Brazil | Arista XARL-33033First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Canada | Arista AL 8500First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Canada | Arista AL 8500LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1977 | France | Arista 2C 166-99122/3First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Germany | Arista 1 C 172-99 122/23First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Ireland | Arista DARTY 3First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Japan | Arista AL 8500First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Japan | Arista IES-67127-28First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Mexico | Arista SLEMB-722First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Arista AL 8500First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | New Zealand | Arista AL 8500 / Arista AL 8500/1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | New Zealand | Arista AL 8500First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Panama | Arista Al 8500First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Argentina | Arista 85070508LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1980 | Mexico | Arista lad - 199LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1982 | US | Arista AL 8500LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | Arista 300 953LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Arista AL 8500LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Arista AL 8500LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Arista AL13-8049LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- Act I
- A1Riders To The Stars4:48
- A2Why Don't We Live Together3:45
- A3Looks Like We Made It4:00
- A4New York City Rhythm5:12
- A Very Strange Medley (V.S.M.)
- Jump Shout Boogie Medley
- B3This One's For You4:14
- Act II
- C1Beautiful Music (Part 1)2:02
- C2Daybreak4:17
- C3Lay Me Down4:41
- C4Weekend In New England4:16
- C5Studio Musician4:15
- D1Beautiful Music (Part 2)1:15
- D2Could It Be Magic / Mandy8:00
- D3It's A Miracle5:14
- D4It's Just Another New Years Eve4:21
- D5I Write The Songs
- D6Beautiful Music (Part 3)6:52
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Live are there?
45 vinyl pressings of Live are listed here, from 19 countries, released between 1977 and 1982.
When was Live first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, UK, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is Arista AL 8500.
How do I tell if my copy of Live is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AL 8500, 8500, DARTY 3, 8454/5) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AL 8500 SA and AL 8500 SB. 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.
