UK
April 19, 1993- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 7243 8 80550 7 9Parlophone R 6340
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
R 6340 A-2-1- Q2 DSide A runout, stamped
R 6340 B-2-1-Q2Side B runout, stamped
George MichaelFive Live
Vinyl pressings
Five Live
by George Michael · 1993
10 pressings7 countriesPop RockSynth-popElectronicRock
Five Live was first pressed on vinyl in 1993. 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 Five Live
10 pressings came out in 1993, 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
April 19, 1993- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone RLH 6340
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox
- Runout / matrix
RLH 6340 A-01-01-Q2 DRunout side A
RLH 6340 B-01-01-Q2 DRunout side B
UK
1993- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 0777 7 89418 1 1
- Format
- 12", EP, 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
7894181 A-1-1-Side A runout stamped
7894181 B-1-1-Side B runout stamped
7894181 ALabel Side A
7894181 BLabel Side B
UK
1993- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone RDJ 6340
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Promo
- Runout / matrix
RDJ6340A¹ DAMONTVariant 1 - side A runout, etched
RDJ6340B¹ DAMONTVariant 1 - side B runout, etched
RDJ 6340A 1 DAMONT. BVariant 2 - side A runout, etched
RDJ 6340B1 1 DAMONT. BVariant 2 - side B runout, etched
Brazil
1993- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 789418 1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
789418-1-ASide A label
789418-1-BSide B label
Colombia
1993- Label and catalog number
- EMI 11001545
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
11001545-ASide A
11001545-BSide B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Brazil | Parlophone 789418 1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP |
| 1993 | Colombia | EMI 11001545First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Stereo |
| 1993 | Greece | Parlophone 0777 7 89418 1 1First year12", EP, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", EP, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1993 | Italy | Parlophone 7 89418 1 / Parlophone 0777 7 89418 1 1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP |
| 1993 | South Korea | Parlophone 0777 7 89418 1 1 / EMI EKPL-0315First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP |
| 1993 | Spain | Parlophone 7894181First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP |
| 1993 | UK | Parlophone 0777 7 89418 1 1First year12", EP, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", EP, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1993 | UK | Parlophone RDJ 6340First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Promo · Promo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Promo · Promo |
| 1993 | UK | Parlophone 7243 8 80550 7 9 / Parlophone R 6340First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP |
| 1993 | UK | Parlophone RLH 6340First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox |
Tracklist
- A1Somebody To Love5:17
- Medley
- B1These Are The Days Of Our Lives4:43
- B2Calling You5:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Five Live are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Five Live are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Five Live first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1993, in UK, Brazil, Colombia, Greece and more. One of them is Parlophone 7243 8 80550 7 9, released April 19, 1993.
How do I tell if my copy of Five Live is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7243 8 80550 7 9, RLH 6340, 0777 7 89418 1 1, RDJ 6340) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, R 6340 A-2-1- Q2 D and R 6340 B-2-1-Q2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Five 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.
