US
December 11, 1961- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 8511
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
XSM54292 1E P IISide A runout
XSM54293-1E P IISide B runout
XSM 54292Side A label
XSM 54293Side B label
Johnny MathisLive It Up!
Vinyl pressings
Live It Up!
by Johnny Mathis · 1961
12 pressings4 countriesEasy ListeningVocalJazzPop
Live It Up! was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 It Up!
1 pressing came out in 1961, 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 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | US | Columbia CS 8511First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | Canada | Columbia CL 1711LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Canada | Columbia CS 8511LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Columbia CS 8511LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Columbia CL 1711LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Columbia CS 8511LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Columbia CL 1711LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Columbia CL 1711LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | UK | Fontana TFL 5177 / Fontana 682 523 TLLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | UK | Fontana 885 152 TY / Fontana STFL 589LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Coronet KLLS 1699LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | UK | CBS SBPG 62105 / CBS CS 8511LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Live It Up3:28
- A2Just Friends4:01
- A3Ace In The Hole2:46
- A4On A Cold And Rainy Day3:06
- A5Why Not2:08
- A6I Won't Dance3:58
- B1Johnny One Note2:39
- B2Too Much Too Soon2:51
- B3The Riviera3:03
- B4Crazy In The Heart3:55
- B5Hey Look Me Over1:48
- B6Love3:46
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Live It Up! are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Live It Up! are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1961 and 1962.
When was Live It Up! first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US. One of them is Columbia CS 8511, released December 11, 1961.
How do I tell if my copy of Live It Up! is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CS 8511) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XSM54292 1E P II and XSM54293-1E P II. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Live It Up! 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.
