Australia
1980- Label and catalog number
- WEA 600084
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MX197081Side A label
MX197082Side B label
Michael FranksLive
Vinyl pressings
Live
by Michael Franks · 1980
12 pressings8 countriesSmooth JazzJazz-FunkJazz
Live was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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
3 pressings came out in 1980, 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.
Japan
1980- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records P-11013W
- Format
- LP, Album
Japan
1980- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records P-11013W
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
P-11013W1 1-A- ISide1
P-11013W2 1-A- ISide 2
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.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | WEA 600084First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Japan | Warner Bros. Records P-11013WFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Japan | Warner Bros. Records P-11013WFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | Europe | Warner Bros. Records WB 56 922LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | France | Warner Bros. Records WB 56 922LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | France | Warner Bros. Records WB 56 922LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Germany | Warner Bros. Records WB 56 922LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Germany | Warner Bros. Records WB 56 922LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Italy | Warner Bros. Records WB 56 922LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Warner Bros. Records WB 56 922LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | South Africa | Warner Bros. Records WBX 31LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Warner Bros. Records WB 56 922LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Don't Be Blue3:43
- A2When The Cookie Jar Is Empty6:35
- A3The Lady Wants To Know5:50
- A4Bwana-He-No Home4:35
- B1Chain Reaction4:20
- B2Antonio's Song4:38
- B3Monkey See - Monkey Do6:10
- B4Popsicle Toes4:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Live are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Live are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1980 and 1981.
When was Live first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in Australia, Japan. One of them is WEA 600084.
How do I tell if my copy of Live is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 600084, P-11013W) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MX197081 and MX197082. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 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.
