Benelux
1987- Label and catalog number
- Crammed Discs MTM 14
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
MTM 14 - A 61299Runout side A, stamped
MTM 14 - B 61300Runout side B, stamped
John LurieDown By Law
Vinyl pressings
Down By Law
by John Lurie · 1987
12 pressings9 countriesContemporary JazzAvant-garde JazzSoundtrackJazz
Down By Law was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Down By Law
6 pressings came out in 1987, 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.
France
1987- Label and catalog number
- Attitude ATT 52Crammed Discs MTM 14
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
MTM 14 - A 61299 ATT 52 ARunout side A
MTM 14 - B 61300 ATT 52 BRunout side B
Germany
1987- Label and catalog number
- Normal NORMAL 50Crammed Discs LP MTM 14
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
NORMAL 50-A SNBRunout side A
NORMAL 50-B SNBRunout side B
Greece
1987- Label and catalog number
- Music-Box SMB 40345Music-Box M. BOX 40345
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
40345 A' FSide A runout etched
40345 B' FSide B runout etched
Italy
1987- Label and catalog number
- Crammed Discs MASO 40007
- Format
- LP
Spain
1987- Label and catalog number
- Grabaciones Accidentales GA - 146
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
GA 146-A- IN³ DMRunout A Side
GA 146-B- IN³ DMRunout B Side
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.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Benelux | Crammed Discs MTM 14First yearLP | LP |
| 1987 | France | Attitude ATT 52 / Crammed Discs MTM 14First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1987 | Germany | Normal NORMAL 50 / Crammed Discs LP MTM 14First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Germany | Normal NORMAL 50LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1987 | Greece | Music-Box SMB 40345 / Music-Box M. BOX 40345First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1987 | Italy | Crammed Discs MASO 40007First yearLP | LP |
| 1987 | Netherlands | Crammed Discs MTM 14LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1987 | Spain | Grabaciones Accidentales GA - 146First yearLP | LP |
| 1988 | Japan | Crammed Discs 28CRL-3004LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1988 | Japan | Crammed Discs 28CRL-3004LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Intuition Records C1-90968 / Capitol Records C1-90968LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | France | Klimt Records MJJ456CCLP, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- Music From 'Down By Law'
- A1What Do You Know About Music, You're Not A Lawyer2:00
- A2Strangers In The Day1:59
- A3Promenade Du Maquereau1:29
- A4The Invasion Of Poland2:27
- A5Please Come To My House1:04
- A6Are You Warm Enough?2:42
- A7Swamp0:43
- A8Swamp (Part Two)0:43
- A9Are You Warm Enough Again?0:28
- A10The King Of Thailand, The Queen Of Stairs2:08
- A11A Hundred Miles From Harry0:30
- A12Nicoletta Can't Cook0:59
- A13Fork In Road0:48
- Music From 'Variety'
- B1Variety Theme1:31
- B2Porno Booth1:13
- B3Porno Booth II0:53
- B4Car5:08
- B5Million Dollar Walk1:33
- B6Anders Leaps In1:00
- B7Garter Belt2:15
- B8End Titles2:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Down By Law are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Down By Law are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1987 and 2025.
When was Down By Law first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Benelux, France, Germany, Greece and more. One of them is Crammed Discs MTM 14.
How do I tell if my copy of Down By Law is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MTM 14, ATT 52, NORMAL 50, SMB 40345) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MTM 14 - A 61299 and MTM 14 - B 61300. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Down By Law 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.