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Bill Haley And His CometsLive In London '74

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Live In London '74

by Bill Haley And His Comets · 1974

26 pressings14 countriesRock & RollRock

Live In London '74 was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 In London '74

7 pressings came out in 1974, 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.

France

1974
Label and catalog number
Atlantic 40 555Atlantic K 51 501
Format
LP
Runout / matrix

ALT K51501-A1 40555

ALT K51501-B1 40555

Full details of this pressing

South Africa

1974
Label and catalog number
Atlantic ATC 9515
Format
LP, Album, Stereo
Runout / matrix

ATC 9515ASide A

ATC 9515BSide B

Full details of this pressing

Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.

All 26 vinyl pressings

By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.

1970s17 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1974AustraliaSunrise SUN LP3First yearLPLP
1974FranceAtlantic 40 555 / Atlantic K 51 501First yearLPLP
1974GermanyAtlantic ATL 40 555 / Atlantic K 51501First yearLPLP
1974GermanyAtlantic ATL 40 555 / Atlantic K 51501First yearLP, Promo, Stereo · PromoLP, Promo, Stereo · Promo
1974South AfricaAtlantic ATC 9515First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1974UKAntic K51501 / Antic K 51501First yearLPLP
1974YugoslaviaAntic K51501 / Atlantic ATL 51501First yearLPLP
1975BrazilAtlantic 3-17-404-026LPLP
1975MexicoMidi LPM - 2027LP, ReissueLP, Reissue
1976PeruAtlantic ALT-51501LP, AlbumLP, Album
1977BrazilAtlantic 3-17-404-026LP, ReissueLP, Reissue
1977CanadaSpringboard SPB-4066LPLP
1977CanadaClout CLT-4066LPLP
1977CanadaPhoenix 20 PHX-306LPLP
1977GermanyMidi MID 20 110LP, StereoLP, Stereo
All 17 pressings from the 1970s
1980s6 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1980USPicc-A-Dilly PIC 3408LP, AlbumLP, Album
1981UKAFE AFEMP 1013LP, AlbumLP, Album
1981USPhoenix 10 PHX 306LP, AlbumLP, Album
1981USPhoenix 10 PHG-306LP, Album, CompilationLP, Album, Compilation
1982EuropeHEP HN 4631LPLP
1983MexicoPhoenix 10 PHX 306LP, AlbumLP, Album
Year unknown3 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
?NetherlandsMidi MID 20 110LP, StereoLP, Stereo
?PortugalMidi MID 20 110LP, Compilation, StereoLP, Compilation, Stereo
?UKAtlantic K 40555 X / Atlantic K 40555LP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo

Tracklist

  1. A1Shake, Rattle & Roll2:35
  2. A2Rudy's Rock4:12
  3. A3Rip It Up2:31
  4. A4Spanish Eyes4:49
  5. A5Razzle Dazzle1:59
  6. B1Rock-A-Beatin' Boogie2:29
  7. B2Caravan3:15
  8. B3See You Later Alligator1:44
  9. B4Saints Rock & Roll3:19
  10. B5Rock Around The Clock2:15
  11. B6Rock The Joint1:34

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of Live In London '74 are there?

26 vinyl pressings of Live In London '74 are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1974 and 1983.

When was Live In London '74 first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1974, in UK, Australia, France, Germany and more. One of them is Antic K51501.

How do I tell if my copy of Live In London '74 is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use K51501, SUN LP3, 40 555, ATL 40 555) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.

How much is Live In London '74 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.

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