US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Pablo Live 2308 207
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2308-207 PP-2051 /S KENDUN C I IVRunout side A
2308-207 PP-2052 /S KENDUN C I DVRunout side B
PP-2051Label side A
PP-2052Label side B
Count Basie Big BandMontreux '77
Vinyl pressings
Montreux '77
by Count Basie Big Band · 1977
16 pressings9 countriesBig BandSwingJazz
Montreux '77 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 Montreux '77
7 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 5 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- Pablo Live 2308 207
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2308-207 PP-2051 1S KENDUN C I A1 GSide A runout
2308-207 PP-2052 1S KENDUN C I A2 DSide B runout
PP-2051Side A label
PP-2052Side B label
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Pablo Live 2308 207
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1977- Label and catalog number
- Pablo Live 2308 207
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2308 2̷0̷1̷0̷-207-A TXDSide A runout
2308 2̷0̷1̷0̷-207-B TXDSide B runout
2308-207-A (PP-2051)Side A label
2308-207-B (PP-2052)Side B label
France
1977- Label and catalog number
- Pablo Live 2308 207
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2308 207 A JS1 [Areacem logo]Runout side A
2308 207 B JS1 [Areacem logo]Runout side B
Germany
1977- Label and catalog number
- Pablo Live 2308 207
- 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 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Canada | Pablo Live 2308 207First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | France | Pablo Live 2308 207First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Germany | Pablo Live 2308 207First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Germany | Pablo Live 2308 207First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | UK | Pablo Live 2308 207First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Pablo Live 2308 207First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Pablo Live 2308 207First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | Pablo Live MTF 1814LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | Pablo Live MTF 1814LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Yugoslavia | PGP RTB LP 4405 / Pablo Live 2308 207LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australia | Pablo Live L 29093 / Fantasy L 29093LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1989 | Germany | Original Jazz Classics OJC-377 / Pablo Live 2308-207LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 1989 | Germany | Original Jazz Classics OJC-377 / Pablo Live 2308-207LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 1989 | US | Original Jazz Classics OJC-377 / Pablo Live 2308 207LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Spain | Pablo Records 27 528 LM / Nuevos Medios 27 528 LMLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Pablo Live 2308 207LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1The Heat's On2:48
- A2Freckle Face5:53
- A3Splanky3:56
- A4The More I See You3:11
- A5Night In Tunisia4:20
- A6Hittin' 122:16
- B1Bag Of Dreams5:34
- B2Things Ain't What They Used To Be3:53
- B3I Needs To Be Bee'd With4:51
- B4Li'l Darlin'4:32
- B5Jumpin' At The Woodside3:02
- B6One O'Clock Jump3:13
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Montreux '77 are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Montreux '77 are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1977 and 1990.
When was Montreux '77 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, UK, Canada, France and more. One of them is Pablo Live 2308 207.
How do I tell if my copy of Montreux '77 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2308 207) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2308-207 PP-2051 /S KENDUN C I IV and 2308-207 PP-2052 /S KENDUN C I DV. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Montreux '77 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.