Australia
1978- Label and catalog number
- Interfusion L45837/8
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SMX53779 .2ASide 1 hand etched
SMX53780 ..2ASide 2 hand etched
SMX53781 ..2ASide 3 hand etched
SMX53782 ..2ASide 4 hand etched
Ian Gillan BandLive At The Budokan
Vinyl pressings
Live At The Budokan
by Ian Gillan Band · 1978
17 pressings10 countriesHard RockRock
Live At The Budokan was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 The Budokan
1 pressing came out in 1978, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | Interfusion L45837/8First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Australia | Interfusion L 45837/8LP | LP |
| 1983 | Europe | Virgin 302 196-406LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Europe | Virgin 302 196-406LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | France | Virgin 302196LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Germany | Virgin VGD 3507LP | LP |
| 1983 | Greece | Virgin VGD 3507LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Italy | Virgin AVD 23507LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Portugal | Virgin 616705LP | LP |
| 1983 | Portugal | Virgin 616705LP, Misprint | LP, Misprint |
| 1983 | Spain | Virgin XH 301897/98LP | LP |
| 1983 | UK | Virgin VGD 3507LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | UK | Virgin VGD 3507LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | UK | Virgin VGD 3507LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | UK | Virgin VGD 3507LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Argentina | Virgin TLP-60021 / RCA Victor TLP-60021LP, Album | LP, Album |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | UK | Demon Music Group Ltd. DEMREC1314LP · Colored vinyl | LP · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Clear Air Turbulence12:56
- A2My Baby Loves Me8:12
- B1Scarabus5:32
- B2Money Lender10:56
- B3Twin Exhausted5:10
- C1Over The Hill8:42
- C2Child In Time10:20
- D1Smoke On The Water9:50
- D2Mercury High5:07
- D3Woman From Tokyo4:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Live At The Budokan are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Live At The Budokan are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1978 and 2025.
When was Live At The Budokan first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Australia. One of them is Interfusion L45837/8.
How do I tell if my copy of Live At The Budokan is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use L45837/8) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SMX53779 .2A and SMX53780 ..2A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Live At The Budokan 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.
