US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Pablo Live 2308 205
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2308-205 PP-2047 1-S KENDUN A 1 A1ESide A runout
2308-205 PP-2048 1-S KENDUN A 1 A1BSide B runout
PP-2047Side A label
PP-2048Side B label
Milt JacksonMontreux '77
Vinyl pressings
Montreux '77
by Milt Jackson · 1977
13 pressings9 countriesPost BopJazz
Montreux '77 was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Montreux '77
9 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 7 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- Pablo Live 2308 205
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Pablo Live 2308 205
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1977- Label and catalog number
- Pablo Live 2308-205Pablo Live Deluxe 2305 205
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2308-205-A D-T.O. B.G.Side A runout
2308-205-B D-T.O. B.G.Side B runout
France
1977- Label and catalog number
- Pablo Live 2308 205
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2308X 205A JS1 AREACEMRunout side A
2308-205B JS1 AREACEMRunout side B
Germany
1977- Label and catalog number
- Pablo Live 2308 205
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2308 205 = 2 S1 320 1 CRunout side A, stamped
2308 205 S2 320 1 ARunout side B, stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Canada | Pablo Live 2308-205 / Pablo Live Deluxe 2305 205First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | France | Pablo Live 2308 205First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Germany | Pablo Live 2308 205First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Italy | Pablo Live 2308 205First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Japan | Pablo Live MTF 1801First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | UK | Pablo Live 2308 205First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Pablo Live 2308 205First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Pablo Live 2308 205First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Japan | Pablo Live MTF 1801First yearLP, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1978 | Brazil | Pablo Live 2308 205LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Italy | Gruppo Editoriale Fabbri JS-11LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Australia | Festival Records L29091 / Pablo Live L29091LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | Original Jazz Classics OJC-375 / Pablo Live 2308 205LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
Tracklist
- A1Slippery12:00
- A2A Beautiful Friendship8:10
- A3Mean To Me4:34
- B1You Are My Sunshine11:19
- B2C.M.J.13:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Montreux '77 are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Montreux '77 are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1977 and 1989.
When was Montreux '77 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, UK, Canada, France and more. One of them is Pablo Live 2308 205.
How do I tell if my copy of Montreux '77 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2308 205, 2308-205, MTF 1801) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2308-205 PP-2047 1-S KENDUN A 1 A1E and 2308-205 PP-2048 1-S KENDUN A 1 A1B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Montreux '77 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.
