US
October 18, 1977- Label and catalog number
- Motown M9-894A2
- Format
- LP, Album
CommodoresLive!
Vinyl pressings
Live!
by Commodores · 1977
41 pressings24 countriesSoulDiscoFunk / Soul
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!
30 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 17 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
October 18, 1977- Label and catalog number
- Motown M9-894A2
- Format
- LP, Album
US
October 18, 1977- Label and catalog number
- Motown M9-894A2Motown M9 894
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
15 M9-894A2-2749-S-1A sxTSide One Etched
15 M9-894A2-2750-S-1A sxT A7Side Two Etched
15 M9-894A2-2751-S-1A sxT A8Side Three Etched
15 M9-894A2-2752-S-1A sxT 41 ASide Four Etched
US
October 18, 1977- Label and catalog number
- Motown M9-894A2
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
M9-894A2-2749-S ̷S̷2̷B̷ Plant-12 𝓙𝓐Side A Runout Etched
M9-894A2-2750-S ̷S̷2̷B̷ Plant-12 𝓙𝓐Side B Runout Etched
M9-894A2-2751-S ̷S̷2̷B̷ Plant-12 𝓙𝓐Side C Runout Etched
M9-894A2-2752-S ̷S̷2̷B̷ Plant-12 𝓙𝓐Side D Runout Etched
US
October 18, 1977- Label and catalog number
- Motown M9-894A2
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2749-SLabel side A
2750-SLabel side B
2751-SLabel side C
2752-SLabel side D
US
October 18, 1977- Label and catalog number
- Motown M9-894A2
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
M 9-894A2-2749-S PLANT-25Side 1 runout (etched)
M9-894A2-2750-S PLANT-25Side 2 runout (etched)
M9-894A2-2151-S PLANT-25Side 3 runout (etched)
M9-894A2-2752-S PLANT-25Side 4 runout (etched)
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 41 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s35 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Belgium | Motown 4C152-60168First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Brazil | Motown M6-894First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Canada | Motown M-894A2First yearLP, Album, Misprint | LP, Album, Misprint |
| 1977 | Canada | Motown M-894A2First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Germany | Motown 1C 164-60 167/68First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Greece | Motown 14C 162-60180/1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Guatemala | Motown M9-894-A2First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Italy | Motown 3C 164 - 60167/68First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Japan | Motown VIP-9537~8First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Japan | Motown VIP-9537-8First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Motown 5C 152-60167/68 / Motown M9-894A2First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | New Zealand | Motown STML 6167 / Motown STML 6168First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Taiwan | New Jen Sheng JS-5243LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
| 1977 | Turkey | Motown M9-894A2 / Motown 950First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | UK | Motown TMSP 6007 / Motown OC 156-60 180/1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | France | Motown 428001 / Vogue 428001LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1984 | Europe | Motown ZL72142(2)LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1984 | US | Motown 5347 ML2LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1985 | Spain | Motown SNL2-60212LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1986 | UK & Europe | Motown WL 72 439(2) / Motown WL 72439(2)LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Motown 320·15·001LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Won't You Come Dance With Me3:36
- A2Slippery When Wet3:00
- A3Come Inside3:12
- A4Just To Be Close To You7:17
- B1Funny Feelings5:16
- B2Fancy Dancer4:44
- B3Sweet Love8:39
- C1Zoom10:00
- C2Easy7:23
- D1I Feel Sanctified2:58
- D2Brick House11:18
- D3Too Hot Ta Trot5:38
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Live! are there?
41 vinyl pressings of Live! are listed here, from 24 countries, released between 1977 and 1986.
When was Live! first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, UK, Mexico, South Africa and more. One of them is Motown M9-894A2, released October 18, 1977.
How do I tell if my copy of Live! is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M9-894A2, TMSP 6007, STAMB-763, TMD 11702 (M9-894A2)) 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! 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.
