US
1973- Label and catalog number
- ESP-Disk' ESP 3002
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ESP 2002-A (N-1) SRSide 1: Etched
ESP 2002-B (N-10 SRSide 2: Etched
Billie HolidayLady Lives Volume 1: Broadcast Performances 1949-1953
Vinyl pressings
Lady Lives Volume 1: Broadcast Performances 1949-1953
by Billie Holiday · 1973
15 pressings6 countriesSwingJazz
Lady Lives Volume 1 was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Lady Lives Volume 1
6 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 3 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- ESP-Disk' ESP 3002ESP-Disk' ESP 300 2
- Format
- LP, Album, LP, Sampler · Gatefold
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- ESP-Disk' ESP 3002ESP-Disk' ESP 300 2
- Format
- LP, Album, LP, Sampler · Label Variation; Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
ESP-2002 (N-I)
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- ESP-Disk' ESP 3002
- Format
- LP, Album · Light Skin Pink Tone Paper Center Labels
- Runout / matrix
ESP-2002-A (N-1) R (+ R returned - to see pictures)Runout side A
ESP-2002-B (N-1) R (+ R returned - to see pictures)Runout side B
Japan
1973- Label and catalog number
- Victor SMJ-6005
- Format
- LP, Album
Netherlands
1973- Label and catalog number
- Black Elephant PE 811.006
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Japan | Victor SMJ-6005First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Netherlands | Black Elephant PE 811.006First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | ESP-Disk' ESP 3002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | ESP-Disk' ESP 3002 / ESP-Disk' ESP 300 2First yearLP, Album, LP, Sampler | LP, Album, LP, Sampler |
| 1973 | US | ESP-Disk' ESP 3002 / ESP-Disk' ESP 300 2First yearLP, Album, LP, Sampler | LP, Album, LP, Sampler |
| 1973 | US | ESP-Disk' ESP 3002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Germany | Tobacco Road B / 2607LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Germany | Magic Music LP 10014LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | E.S.P Explosive 538.101 / E.S.P Explosive 538 101LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | France | Super Star 67.300LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Happy Bird B 90128LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Italy | ESP-Disk' ESP 3002LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Italy | Base Record ESP 3002LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Italy | Base Record ESP 3002LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | ESP-Disk' ESP 300 2 A / ESP-Disk' ESP-3002LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1My Man2:37
- A2Miss Brown To You1:55
- A3Keeps On A' Rainin'3:27
- A4Lover Man2:48
- A5I Cover The Waterfront3:01
- A6All Of Me3:51
- B1You're My Thrill3:34
- B2He's Funny That Way3:10
- B3Billie's Blues3:35
- B4Miss Brown To You2:03
- B5My Man2:55
- B6Tenderly2:57
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lady Lives Volume 1 are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Lady Lives Volume 1 are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1973 and 1990.
When was Lady Lives Volume 1 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, Japan, Netherlands. One of them is ESP-Disk' ESP 3002.
How do I tell if my copy of Lady Lives Volume 1 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ESP 3002, SMJ-6005, PE 811.006) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ESP 2002-A (N-1) SR and ESP 2002-B (N-10 SR. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Lady Lives Volume 1 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.
