US
March 1971- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick BL 754169
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Unipak
- Runout / matrix
BM G-75008-1BRunout Side A, etched
BM G-75009-1BRunout Side B, etched
BL 754169 (BMG 5008)Label Side A
BL 754169 (BMG 5009)Label Side B
Vinyl pressings
Greatest Hits Recorded Live
by Louis Armstrong · 1971
23 pressings18 countriesBig BandJazz
Greatest Hits Recorded Live 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 Greatest Hits Recorded Live
6 pressings came out in 1971, 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.
Canada
1971- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick BL754169
- Format
- LP, Album
Europe
1971- Label and catalog number
- Sonet SLP-3011
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SLP 3011 A 8871Runout side A
SLP 7̷5̷ 3011B 8871 3011Runout side B
SLP-3011 ALabel side A
SLP-3011 BLabel side B
Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- Bellaphon BLST 6502
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
BLST 6502-1Runout side A, stamped
BLST 6502-2Runout side B, stamped
BLST 6502-3Runout side C, stamped
BLST 6502-4Runout side D, stamped
Italy
1971- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick BL 754169
- Format
- LP, Album
Scandinavia
1971- Label and catalog number
- Sonet SLP-3011
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SLP 3011 A 8871Runout side A
SLP 7̷5̷ 3011B 8871 3011Runout side B
SLP-3011 ALabel side A
SLP-3011 BLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Canada | Brunswick BL754169First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Europe | Sonet SLP-3011First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Germany | Bellaphon BLST 6502First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Italy | Brunswick BL 754169First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Scandinavia | Sonet SLP-3011First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Brunswick BL 754169First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Brazil | Brunswick OW-513 / One Way OW-513LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Argentina | Micsa SE-484LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Spain | Zafiro ZV-786LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | UK | Brunswick BRBS 5001LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | Japan | Brunswick GP 1012LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | UK | London Records ZGU 142LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1979 | Mexico | Brunswick M S 2102 / London Records M S 2102LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | New Zealand | London Records HITS 44LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Peru | FTA FLPS-326LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Portugal | London Globe 1PZGU 142 / London Records 1PZGU 142LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1981 | South Korea | London Records ZGU 142LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Colombia | London Records ZGU-142LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Colombia | Daro Internacional ZGU-142LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | London Records 6.24023LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | EMI 1C 056-95 684LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Portugal | CBS Special Products MV-08.3.032LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Taiwan | Decca PFS 4142LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1When It's Sleepy Time Down South3:03
- A2A Kiss To Build A Dream On5:11
- A3Rockin' Chair4:19
- A4Mame3:00
- A5When The Saints Go Marching In3:30
- B1Mack The Knife3:17
- B2That's My Desire5:50
- B3Bare Necessities3:13
- B4Hello Dolly2:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Greatest Hits Recorded Live are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Greatest Hits Recorded Live are listed here, from 18 countries, released between 1971 and 1981.
When was Greatest Hits Recorded Live first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, Canada, Europe, Germany and more. One of them is Brunswick BL 754169, released March 1971.
How do I tell if my copy of Greatest Hits Recorded Live is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BL 754169, BL754169, SLP-3011, BLST 6502) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BM G-75008-1B and BM G-75009-1B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Greatest Hits Recorded 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.
