US
1966- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAL 3534
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
UAL 3534 A.1ARunout A etched
UAL 3534 B.1ARunout B etched
Jay & The AmericansLivin' Above Your Head
Vinyl pressings
Livin' Above Your Head
by Jay & The Americans · 1966
10 pressings5 countriesSoft RockPop RockRockPop
Livin' Above Your Head was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Livin' Above Your Head
9 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 5 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
1966- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAS 6534
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAL 3534
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
UAL-3534A-1B MR △9415A Side
UAL 3534 B 1C MR △9415-XB Side
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAL 3534
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
UAL 3534 A.1ASide A runout, etched
UAL 3534 B.1ASide B runout, etched
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records ULP 1150
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Canada
1966- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAL 3534
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
UAL-3534-AOn Label Side 1
UAL-3534-BOn Label Side 2
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.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Canada | United Artists Records UAL 3534First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Canada | United Artists Records UAS 6534First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Colombia | United Artists Records LP 315027First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Germany | United Artists Records 669 136First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | UK | United Artists Records ULP 1150First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | United Artists Records UAL 3534First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | United Artists Records UAS 6534First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | United Artists Records UAL 3534First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | United Artists Records UAL 3534First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | United Artists Records UAS 6534LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Livin' Above Your Head2:35
- A2The Grass Will Sing (For You)3:10
- A3Too Many Times, Diana (From Howie To Diana)2:30
- A4Over The Mountain2:16
- A5I'll Remember You2:44
- B1The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore2:52
- B2The Reason For Living (For You My Darling)2:24
- B3Monday, Monday2:58
- B4Baby Come Home2:05
- B5Stop The Clock2:45
- B6Look At Me - What Do You See2:23
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Livin' Above Your Head are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Livin' Above Your Head are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Livin' Above Your Head first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, UK, Canada, Colombia and more. One of them is United Artists Records UAL 3534.
How do I tell if my copy of Livin' Above Your Head is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use UAL 3534, UAS 6534, ULP 1150, LP 315027) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, UAL 3534 A.1A and UAL 3534 B.1A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Livin' Above Your Head 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.
