Netherlands
1975- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 89 243 XOT
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
89243 A//HM25919-1-4Runout side A
89243B//HM25920-2-4Runout side B
Livin' BluesLive '75
Vinyl pressings
Live '75
by Livin' Blues · 1975
15 pressings4 countriesRockBlues
Live '75 was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 '75
3 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Netherlands
1975- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 89 243 XOT
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
89243 A//HM25919-1-4Run-out side A
89243B//HM25920-2-4Run-out side B
89 243-ALabel side A
89 243-BLabel side B
Germany
1975- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 89 243 XOT
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
S 89243 A-1 75 Made in GermanyRunout A, stamped
S 89243 B-1 75 Made in GermanyRunout B, stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Germany | Ariola 89 243 XOTFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Netherlands | Ariola 89 243 XOTFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Netherlands | Ariola 89 243 XOTFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Germany | Ariola 89 243 XOTLP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1976 | Germany | Ariola 89 243 XOTLP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1977 | Poland | Polskie Nagrania Muza SX 1471LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Poland | Polskie Nagrania Muza SX 1471LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Poland | Polskie Nagrania Muza SX 1471LP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 1977 | Poland | Polskie Nagrania Muza SX 1471LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | France | Klimt Records MJJ380 / Klimt Records MJJ380LPLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Ariola 89 243 XOTLP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Ariola 89 243 XOTLP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | Poland | Polskie Nagrania Muza SX 1471LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | Poland | Polskie Nagrania Muza SX 1471LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | Poland | Polskie Nagrania Muza SX 1471LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Black Spider
- A2I'm A Rambler
- A3Hoochie Coochie Man
- B1Crazy Joe
- B2I Wonder
- B3L. B. Boogie
- B4Boney Marony
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Live '75 are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Live '75 are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1975 and 2014.
When was Live '75 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in Netherlands, Germany. One of them is Ariola 89 243 XOT.
How do I tell if my copy of Live '75 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 89 243 XOT) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 89243 A//HM25919-1-4 and 89243B//HM25920-2-4. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Live '75 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.
