Netherlands
1976- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor RS 1050
- Format
- LP, Album
John DenverLive In London
Vinyl pressings
Live In London
by John Denver · 1976
12 pressings5 countriesCountry RockPop RockRock
Live In London was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 In London
10 pressings came out in 1976, 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.
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor RS 1050
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
RS-1050-A-2E A2G 'W'Side A runout variant 1
RS-1050-B-1E CLK C A7AAASide B runout variant 1
RS 1050-A-1E UK W A3AOSide A runout variant 2
RS-1050-B-3E 'W' A2WSide B runout variant 2
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor RS 1050
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
RS-1050-A3EStamped Runout, Side A
RS-1050-B4EStamped Runout, Side B
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor RS 1050
- Format
- LP, Album · Black Labels/Silver Text
- Runout / matrix
RS-1050-A3EStamped Runout, Side A
RS-1050-B4EStamped Runout, Side B
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- RCA RS 1050
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
RS 1050 A-2U (Stamped) JɅ TAPE ONE (Etched)Matrix side 1
RS 1050 B-2TU (Stamped) BILBO TAPE (Etched)Matrix side 2
Japan
June 1976- Label and catalog number
- RCA RVP-6068
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
RVP 6068A 112 ⁜ YG 11 L ⸬ A 〄ⒷSide A runout
RVP 6068B 121 ⊹Side B runout
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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Germany | RCA Victor RS 1050 / RCA Victor 26.21749 ASFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Germany | RCA Victor 26.21749 AS / RCA Victor RS 1050First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Netherlands | RCA Victor RS 1050First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Spain | RCA Victor SPL1-9379First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | UK | RCA Victor RS 1050First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | UK | RCA Victor RS 1050First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | UK | RCA Victor RS 1050First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | UK | RCA RS 1050First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Japan | RCA RVP-6068First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Japan | RCA RVP-6068First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Netherlands | RCA PL-42979LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | RCA PL 89255LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Starwood In Aspen
- A2Sunshine On My Shoulders
- A3Back Home Again
- A4Grandma's Feather Bed
- A5Pickin' The Sun Down
- A6Thank God I'm A Country Boy
- A7The Eagle And The Hawk
- B1Spirit
- B2Calypso
- B3Amsterdam
- B4Annie's Song
- B5Take Me Home, Country Roads
- B6Leaving On A Jet Plane
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Live In London are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Live In London are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1976 and 1980.
When was Live In London first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Netherlands, UK, Japan, Germany and more. One of them is RCA Victor RS 1050.
How do I tell if my copy of Live In London is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RS 1050, RVP-6068, 26.21749 AS, SPL1-9379) 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 Live In London 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.
