Japan
1979- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records P-10643W
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
P-10643W1 2A9 〄 9 § 3Side 1, stamped
P-10643W2 1A10Side 2, stamped
Larry CarltonMr. 335 - Live In Japan = ライヴ・イン・ジャパン
Vinyl pressings
Mr. 335 - Live In Japan = ライヴ・イン・ジャパン
by Larry Carlton · 1979
12 pressings7 countriesFusionJazz-RockJazz
Mr. 335 - Live In Japan = ライヴ・イン・ジャパン was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Mr. 335 - Live In Japan = ライヴ・イン・ジャパン
6 pressings came out in 1979, 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.
Japan
1979- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records P-10643W
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
Germany
1979- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records WB 56 721
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
WEA-56721-A PFSide A runout, variant 1
WEA-56721-B PFSide B runout, variant 1
WEA- 56721- A PFSide A runout, variant 2
WEA- 56721 - B XX PFSide B runout, variant 2
Germany
1979- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records WB 56 721
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
WEA-56721-A PFSide A runout etched
WEA-56721-B PFSide B runout etched
WS 1-4917Side A label
WS 2-4917Side B label
Germany
1979- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records WB 56 721
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
WEA-56721-A PFSide A runout etched
WEA-56721-B PFSide B runout etched
WS 1-4917Side A label
WS 2-4917Side B label
New Zealand
1979- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records WS 4917
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Germany | Warner Bros. Records WB 56 721First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Germany | Warner Bros. Records WB 56 721First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Germany | Warner Bros. Records WB 56 721First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Japan | Warner Bros. Records P-10643WFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Japan | Warner Bros. Records P-10643WFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | New Zealand | Warner Bros. Records WS 4917First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Warner Bros. Records WB 56 721 / Warner Bros. Records K 56 721LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | France | Warner Bros. Records WB 56 721LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Germany | Warner Bros. Records WB 56 721 / Warner Bros. Records K 56 721LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | Germany | Warner Bros. Records WB 56 721 / Warner Bros. Records WS 4917LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | Netherlands | Warner Bros. Records WB 56 721LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Scandinavia | Warner Bros. Records WB 56 721 / Warner Bros. Records WS 4917LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1I´m A Fool4:24
- A2Mellow Out5:05
- A3Tight Squeeze7:34
- A4I´m Home5:25
- B1Rio Samba11:54
- B2(It Was) Only Yesterday3:20
- B3Point It Up8:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mr. 335 - Live In Japan = ライヴ・イン・ジャパン are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Mr. 335 - Live In Japan = ライヴ・イン・ジャパン are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Mr. 335 - Live In Japan = ライヴ・イン・ジャパン first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in Japan, Germany, New Zealand. One of them is Warner Bros. Records P-10643W.
How do I tell if my copy of Mr. 335 - Live In Japan = ライヴ・イン・ジャパン is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use P-10643W, WB 56 721, WS 4917) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, P-10643W1 2A9 〄 9 § 3 and P-10643W2 1A10. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mr. 335 - Live In Japan = ライヴ・イン・ジャパン 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.
