US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Pablo Live 2308-206
- Format
- LP, Album
Ella FitzgeraldMontreux '77
Vinyl pressings
Montreux '77
by Ella Fitzgerald · 1977
15 pressings9 countriesLatin JazzSwingBossa NovaVocal
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
10 pressings came out in 1977, 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- Pablo Live 2308-206
- Format
- LP, Album · Half-Speed Mastering
- Runout / matrix
AlshireStamped both sides.
2308-206 PP2049 DWJ/2Side One scribe
2308-206 PP2050 DWJ/2Side Two scribe
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Pablo Live 2308-206
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2308-206 PP-2049-1SSide A runout, variant 1
2308-206 PP-2050-5SSide B runout, variant 1
KendunSide A&B runouts, variant 1 stamped
2308-206 PP-2049 1S KENDUN 1 C A1Side A runout, variant 2
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Pablo Live 2308 206
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Canada
1977- Label and catalog number
- Pablo Live 2308 206
- Format
- LP, Album
France
1977- Label and catalog number
- Pablo Live 2308-206
- 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 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Canada | Pablo Live 2308 206First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | France | Pablo Live 2308-206First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Germany | Pablo Live 2308 206 / Pablo Records 2308 206First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Japan | Pablo Live MTF 1813First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Japan | Pablo Live MTF 1806First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Japan | Pablo Live MTF 1813First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | UK | Pablo Live 2308 206First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Pablo Live 2308-206First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Pablo Live 2308-206First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Pablo Live 2308-206First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Brazil | Pablo Live 2308 206LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australia | Festival Records L 29092 / Original Jazz Classics OJC 376LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Germany | Original Jazz Classics OJC-376 / Pablo Live 2308-206LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 1989 | US | Original Jazz Classics OJC-376 / Pablo Live 2308-206LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | South Korea | Yeh Eum Records YFJL-655 / Original Jazz Classics OJC-376LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Too Close For Comfort3:26
- A2I Ain't Got Nothin' But The Blues4:07
- A3My Man3:44
- A4Come Rain Or Come Shine2:39
- A5Day By Day1:42
- A6Ordinary Fool4:12
- B1One Note Samba6:26
- B2I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart4:29
- B3Billie's Bounce4:44
- B4You Are The Sunshine Of My Life3:41
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Montreux '77 are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Montreux '77 are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1977 and 1993.
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 2308-206.
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 2308-206, 2308 206, MTF 1813, MTF 1806) 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 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.
