UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMLH 68265
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AMLH·68265·A1 8 ASide A runout stamped
AMLH·68265·B1 7 ASide B runout stamped
Vinyl pressings
Live European Tour
by Billy Preston · 1974
16 pressings14 countriesBlues RockRockFunk / SoulBlues
Live European Tour 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 European Tour
15 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 14 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMLH 68265
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
AMLH 68265ASide A runout
AMLH 68265BSide B runout
Italy
July 10, 1974- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SLAM 68265
- Format
- LP, Album
Argentina
1974- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 8338
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SP 8525Side A
SP 8526Side B
Australia
1974- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records L 35223
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
1 SMX 44937 44537 2ASide A Note 44937 crossed out
SMX 44538Side B
Colombia
1974- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 5216
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Argentina | A&M Records 8338First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | Argentina | A&M Records 8338First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Australia | A&M Records L 35223First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Colombia | A&M Records 5216First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Germany | A&M Records 87 747 ITFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Israel | A&M Records AMLH 68265First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Japan | A&M Records AML-217First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Mexico | A&M Records SLAM-071First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Mozambique | A&M Records AMLH 68265 / A&M Records AMLH 68265 EFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | New Zealand | A&M Records L 35223First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Spain | A&M Records 87747-I / A&M Records 87.747-IFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | UK | A&M Records AMLH 68265First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | A&M Records AMLH 68265First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Venezuela | A&M Records LPS 88347First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Italy | A&M Records SLAM 68265First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Day Tripper1:55
- A2The Bus (Medley)10:40
- A3Let It Be2:20
- A4Let's Go Get Stoned1:05
- A5Billy's Bag3:15
- B1Will It Go Round In Circles3:55
- B2Outa-Space4:05
- B3Higher (Vamp)7:00
- B4Get Back5:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Live European Tour are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Live European Tour are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1974 and 1979.
When was Live European Tour first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in UK, US, Italy, Argentina and more. One of them is A&M Records AMLH 68265.
How do I tell if my copy of Live European Tour is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AMLH 68265, SLAM 68265, 8338, L 35223) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AMLH·68265·A1 8 A and AMLH·68265·B1 7 A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Live European Tour 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.
