US
October 1971- Label and catalog number
- De-Lite Records DE-2010
- Format
- LP, Album
Kool & The GangLive At P.J.'s
Vinyl pressings
Live At P.J.'s
by Kool & The Gang · 1971
13 pressings5 countriesSoul-JazzJazz-FunkFunkJazz
Live At P.J.'s was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 At P.J.'s
8 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 3 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
October 1971- Label and catalog number
- De-Lite Records DE-2010
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
DE 2010A-N Bell SoundA-side runout etching
DE2010-B Bell SoundB-side runout etching
DEP 2010-AA-side label
DEP 2010-BB-side label
US
October 1971- Label and catalog number
- De-Lite Records DE-2010
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · All Disc Press
- Runout / matrix
DE 2010 A-N Bell Sound 44Side A runout
D̶E̶ ̶2̶0̶1̶0̶ ̶B̶ Bell Sound 7.22.71 44Side B runout
DE-2010-ASide A label
DE-2010-BSide B label
US
October 1971- Label and catalog number
- De-Lite Records DE-2010
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
DE 2010 A-N Bell Sound 66Side A etched exc. Bell Sound, stamped
D̶E̶-̶2̶0̶1̶0̶-̶B̶ Bell Sound 7-22-71 66Side B etched exc. Bell Sound, stamped
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- De-Lite Records DE 2010De-Lite Records DE-2010
- Format
- LP, Album, Misprint, Stereo · Sonic Pressing, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
DE-2010-A-RE-1 SON K-5069 Pc-A-Side Runout Etching
2010-B SON K-5001 eB-Side Runout Etching
DE-2010-AA-Side Label
DE-2010-BB-Side Label
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- De-Lite Records DE 2010De-Lite Records DE-2010
- Format
- LP, Album, Misprint, Stereo · Monarch Pressing, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
2010-A2 MR 7 △16631A-Side Runout Etching
2010-B2 MR 7 △16631-XB-Side Runout Etching
DE-2010-AA-Side Label
DE-2010-BB-Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Jamaica | De-Lite Records DE-2010First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | UK | Mojo 2347-001First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | De-Lite Records DE 2010 / De-Lite Records DE-2010First yearLP, Album, Misprint, Stereo | LP, Album, Misprint, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | De-Lite Records DE 2010 / De-Lite Records DE-2010First yearLP, Album, Misprint, Stereo | LP, Album, Misprint, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | De-Lite Records DE-2010First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | De-Lite Records DE-2010First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | De-Lite Records DE-2010First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | De-Lite Records DE-2010First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Japan | De-Lite Records ISS-80139LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | US | De-Lite Records DE 2010LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Spain | Elemental Music 700184LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2026 | US | Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab MFSL1-579 / Mercury MFSL1-579LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | De-Lite Records ISS-80139LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1N.T.6:29
- A2Ricksonata5:39
- A3Sombrero Sam6:42
- A4Ronnie's Groove2:57
- B1Ike's Mood5:01
- B2You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling4:59
- B3Lucky For Me3:02
- B4Dujii6:02
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Live At P.J.'s are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Live At P.J.'s are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1971 and 2026.
When was Live At P.J.'s first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, UK, Jamaica. One of them is De-Lite Records DE-2010, released October 1971.
How do I tell if my copy of Live At P.J.'s is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DE-2010, DE 2010, 2347-001) 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 At P.J.'s 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.
