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Del ShannonLive In England

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Live In England

by Del Shannon · 1973

12 pressings8 countriesRock & RollPop RockRock

Live In England 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 Live In England

8 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 6 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
United Artists Records UA-LA151-F
Format
LP, Album
Runout / matrix

UA-LA151-F-1 /1 ABSide A

UA-LA151-F-2 /1 ABSide B

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US

1973
Label and catalog number
United Artists Records UA-LA151-F
Format
LP, Album
Runout / matrix

T1 UA-LA151-F1 /2 ENVariant 1: A-Side etch

T1 UA-LA151-F2 /2 ENVariant 1: B-Side etch

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US

1973
Label and catalog number
United Artists Records UA-LA151-F
Format
LP, Album, Stereo · Research Craft Pressing
Runout / matrix

UA-LA151-F1 /1 ABRunout A

UA-LA151-F2 /1 ABRunout B

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UK

1973
Label and catalog number
United Artists Records UAS 29474
Format
LP, Stereo
Runout / matrix

UAS29474 A 10Runout, Side A

UAS29474 B 10Runout, Side B

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Australia

1973
Label and catalog number
United Artists Records L 35006United Artists Records UAS 29474
Format
LP, Album
Runout / matrix

1 SMX43245 UAS 29474 A-1USide A runout stamped [1 SMX43245 etched]

3 SMX43246 UAS 29474 B-2USide B runout stamped [3 SMX43246 etched]

SMX43245Side A label

SMX43246Side B label

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Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.

All 12 vinyl pressings

By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.

1970s10 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1973AustraliaUnited Artists Records L 35006 / United Artists Records UAS 29474First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1973FranceUnited Artists Records UAS 29474First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1973ItalyUnited Artists Records UAS-29474First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1973JapanLiberty LLP-80909LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · PromoLP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo
1973NetherlandsUnited Artists Records UAS 29474First yearLP, StereoLP, Stereo
1973UKUnited Artists Records UAS 29474First yearLP, StereoLP, Stereo
1973USUnited Artists Records UA-LA151-FFirst yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1973USUnited Artists Records UA-LA151-FFirst yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1973USUnited Artists Records UA-LA151-FFirst yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1974BrazilUnited Artists Records UALP - 11899LP, AlbumLP, Album
1980s1 pressing
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1982UKFame FA 3020 / Liberty FA 3020LP, Album, RepressLP, Album, Repress
Year unknown1 pressing
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
?JapanLiberty LLP-80909LP, Album, Reissue, StereoLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo

Tracklist

  1. A1Hats Off To Larry2:12
  2. A2Handy Man3:10
  3. A3Swiss Maid2:17
  4. A4Hey, Little Girl2:03
  5. A5Little Town Flirt2:54
  6. A6Kelly2:58
  7. A7Crying2:49
  8. B1Two Kinds Of Teardrops1:37
  9. B2Coopersville Yodel1:31
  10. B3The Answer To Everything2:19
  11. B4Keep Searchin' (We'll Follow The Sun)2:47
  12. B5What's A Matter Baby2:57
  13. B6So Long Baby1:39
  14. B7Runaway4:09

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of Live In England are there?

12 vinyl pressings of Live In England are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1973 and 1982.

When was Live In England first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, UK, Australia, France and more. One of them is United Artists Records UA-LA151-F.

How do I tell if my copy of Live In England is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use UA-LA151-F, UAS 29474, L 35006, UAS-29474) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, UA-LA151-F-1 /1 AB and UA-LA151-F-2 /1 AB. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.

How much is Live In England 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.

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