Germany
1980- Label and catalog number
- Tobacco Road B / 2608
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Billie HolidayIn The 50's Live
Vinyl pressings
In The 50's Live
by Billie Holiday · 1980
13 pressings7 countriesSwingJazz
In The 50's 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 In The 50's Live
1 pressing came out in 1980, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | US | ESP-Disk' ESP-3003LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1972 | US | ESP-Disk' ESP-3003LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1972 | US | ESP-Disk' ESP-3003LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1972 | US | ESP-Disk' ESP-3003LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1973 | Japan | Victor SMJ-6006LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1973 | Netherlands | Black Elephant PE 811.007 / Pink Elephant PE 811.007LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Germany | Tobacco Road B / 2608First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Germany | Magic Music LP 10015LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | E.S.P Explosive 538 102LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Happy Bird B/90129LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | Base Record ESP-3003 / Base Record ESP 3003LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Italy | Base Record ESP-3003 / Base Record ESP 3003LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Aspen 2005LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1God Bless The Child
- A2I Cover The Waterfront
- A3Lover Come Back To Me
- A4All Of Me
- A5Billie Blues
- A6My Man
- B1Them There Eyes
- B2Lover Man
- B3Stormy Weather
- B4Willow Weep For Me
- B5I Only Have Eyes For You
- B6My Man
- B7Please Don't Talk About Me When I'm Gone
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of In The 50's Live are there?
13 vinyl pressings of In The 50's Live are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1972 and 1990.
When was In The 50's Live first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in Germany. One of them is Tobacco Road B / 2608.
How do I tell if my copy of In The 50's Live is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use B / 2608) 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 In The 50's 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.
