Vinyl pressings
by Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers · 1977
Live was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
7 pressings came out in 1977, 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.
BSERK-12.A-1 K one more time!Runout, side A, variant 1
BSERK-12.B-1 tone controlled 1Runout, side B, variant 1
BSERK-12.A-1 B one more time! 1Runout, side A, variant 2
BSERK-12.B-1 G tone controlled 1Runout, side B, variant 2
SMX. 53379Side A
SMX. 53380Side B
9380-0055-ASide 1.Etch
9380-0055-BSide 2.Etch
[A.R.E.A.C.E.M. logo] BSERK 12A JS1Side A runout
[A.R.E.A.C.E.M. logo] BSERK 12B JS1Side B runout
6.23365-01-1 Manufactured in Germany H1Runout A
6.23365-01-2 Manufactured in Germany H1Runout B
6.23 365-01-1Label A
6.23 365-01-2Label B
6.23365-01-1 H1 Manufactured in GermanySide A runout stamped, etched H1
6.23365-01-2 H1 Manufactured in GermanySide B runout stamped, etched H1
6.23 365-01-1Side A label
6.23 365-01-2Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | Beserkley L 36651First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Canada | Beserkley 9380 0055First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | France | Beserkley BZZ 401 003 / Beserkley BZZ 401 003 AFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Germany | Beserkley 6.23365 AO / Beserkley 6.23 365First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Germany | Beserkley 6.23365 AO / Beserkley 6.23 365First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Beserkley 530055First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | UK | Beserkley BSERK 12First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Beserkley JBZ 0055LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | New Zealand | Beserkley L 36651LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | UK | Beserkley BZ 0055LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1986 | US | Rhino Records RNLP 70094LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1987 | Germany | Line BELP 4.00483 / Beserkley BELP 4.00483LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Italy | Earmark 42034LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP1687 / BMG MOVLP1687LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2019 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP1687 / BMG MOVLP1687LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | US | Omnivore Recordings OVLP-498LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | US | Omnivore Recordings OVLP-489LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
17 vinyl pressings of Live are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1977 and 2022.
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in UK, Australia, Canada, France and more. One of them is Beserkley BSERK 12, released November 14, 1977.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BSERK 12, L 36651, 9380 0055, BZZ 401 003) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BSERK-12.A-1 K one more time! and BSERK-12.B-1 tone controlled 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
