Canada
1973- Label and catalog number
- Shelter Records STCO-8917
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
(Side A label): STCO1-8917 ⓪-Ɵ-⓪
(Side B label): STCO2-8917 ⓪-Ɵ-⓪
(Side C label): STCO3-8917 ⓪-Ɵ-⓪
(Side D label): STCO4-8917 ⓪-Ɵ-⓪
Vinyl pressings
Leon Live
by Leon Russell · 1973
27 pressings12 countriesFolk RockBlues RockRock
Leon Live was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Leon Live
18 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 9 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
June 1973- Label and catalog number
- Shelter Records STCO-8917
- Format
- LP, Album · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
STCO 1 8917 F2 #1 0Side A runout, variant 1
STCO 2 8917 F1 #1 0Side B runout, variant 1
STCO 3 8917 F4 #2 0Side C runout, variant 1
STCO 3 8917 F4 #1 MASTERED BY CAPITOL 0Side D runout, variant 1
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMLX 3801
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Shelter Records STCO-8917
- Format
- LP, Album · Tri-fold, Winchester Press
- Runout / matrix
1-8917-F2#3 —◁A Side , variant 1
2-8917-F2#3 —◁B Side , variant 1
STCO-3-8917-F2 —◁C Side , variant 1
STCO-4-8917-F2 —◁D Side , variant 1
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Shelter Records STCO-8917
- Format
- LP, Album · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
1-8917-F-5 2 ✲ WLYSide A runout, variant 1
2-8917-F-7• ✲ MASTERED BY CAPITOLSide B runout, variant 1
2 3-8917-F3•• 3 WLY ✲Side C runout, variant 1
2 4-8917-F3•• 2 ✲Side D runout, variant 1
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Shelter Records STCO-8917
- 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 27 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s25 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Australia | Shelter Records SHE 730-2First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Canada | Shelter Records STCO-8917First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Japan | Shelter Records FD-7007~9First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Japan | Shelter Records FD-7007~9First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | Netherlands | Philips 6641 139First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | New Zealand | Shelter Records STCO-8917First yearLP, Album, Misprint, Stereo | LP, Album, Misprint, Stereo |
| 1973 | Scandinavia | Philips 6641 139First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Taiwan | Liming Record LM - 2574LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1973 | UK | A&M Records AMLX 3801First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Shelter Records STCO-8917First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Shelter Records STCO-8917First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Shelter Records STCO-8917First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Shelter Records STCO-8917First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Shelter Records STCO-8917First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Shelter Records STCO-8917First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Shelter Records STCO 78917LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Shelter Records STCO 78917LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- Mighty Quinn Medley
- A2Shoot Out On The Plantation4:52
- A3Dixie Lullaby3:10
- B1Queen Of The Roller Derby1:53
- B2Roll Away The Stone3:56
- B3It's Been A Long Time Baby3:24
- B4Great Day3:04
- B5Alcatraz4:23
- C1Crystal Closet Queen6:33
- C2Prince Of Peace4:27
- C3Sweet Emily3:09
- C4Stranger In A Strange Land5:01
- D1Out In The Woods9:13
- D2Some Day3:21
- D3Sweeping Through The City2:32
- Jumping Jack Flash / Youngblood Medley
- F1Of Thee I Sing / Yes I Am Medley10:25
- F2Delta Lady3:57
- F3It's All Over Now Baby Blue6:44
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Leon Live are there?
27 vinyl pressings of Leon Live are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1973 and 1975.
When was Leon Live first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in Canada, US, UK, Australia and more. One of them is Shelter Records STCO-8917.
How do I tell if my copy of Leon Live is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use STCO-8917, AMLX 3801, SHE 730-2, FD-7007~9) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, (Side A label): STCO1-8917 ⓪-Ɵ-⓪ and (Side B label): STCO2-8917 ⓪-Ɵ-⓪. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Leon Live 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.
