Germany
1979- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic ATL 50 654Atlantic LASL 5
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
WEA 50654-A2 PFRunout A
WEA 50654-B2 PF Manufactured in GermanyRunout B
Dennis BrownLive At Montreux
Vinyl pressings
Live At Montreux
by Dennis Brown · 1979
12 pressings9 countriesRoots ReggaeReggae
Live At Montreux was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 At Montreux
8 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 7 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.
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Laser LASL 5
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
LASL 5 A1 S-1 tone EGRunout Groove Side A
S-4 LASL 5 B1 EGRunout Groove Side B
LASL 5 A (K 50654)Label Side A
LASL 5 B (K 50654)Label Side B
Australia
1979- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic LASL 5
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MX191247Side A label
MX191248Side B label
Europe
1979- Label and catalog number
- WEA 50654
- Format
- LP, Album
France
1979- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic ATL 50 654Atlantic LASL 5
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
50654-A² PF WEASide A runout etched
50654-B² PF Manufactured in Germany WEASide B runout etched
50 654-ASide A Label
50 654-BSide B Label
Greece
1979- Label and catalog number
- Laser 50654
- 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 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | Atlantic LASL 5First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Europe | WEA 50654First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | France | Atlantic ATL 50 654 / Atlantic LASL 5First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Germany | Atlantic ATL 50 654 / Atlantic LASL 5First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Germany | Atlantic ATL 50 654LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1979 | Greece | Laser 50654First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Japan | WEA P-10756JFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Japan | WEA P-10756JFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | UK | Laser LASL 5First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | Joe Gibbs Music JGML 6021 / Joe Gibbs Music JGML-6021LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | UK | Blue Moon BMLP 1016 / Blue Moon BMLP-1016LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Italy | Radiation Reissues RRS52LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1So Jah Say4:48
- A2Wolves & Leopards5:04
- A3Ain't That Lovin' You4:19
- A4Words Of Wisdom6:24
- A5The Drifter7:37
- A6Milk And Honey5:00
- B1Yabby You6:34
- B2Don't Feel No Way14:39
- B3Whip Them Jah6:38
- B4Money In My Pocket6:22
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Live At Montreux are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Live At Montreux are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1979 and 2015.
When was Live At Montreux first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in Germany, UK, Australia, Europe and more. One of them is Atlantic ATL 50 654.
How do I tell if my copy of Live At Montreux is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ATL 50 654, LASL 5, 50654, P-10756J) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, WEA 50654-A2 PF and WEA 50654-B2 PF Manufactured in Germany. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Live At Montreux 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.
