France
1982- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records 204 945
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Neil DiamondLive Diamond
Vinyl pressings
Live Diamond
by Neil Diamond · 1982
10 pressings9 countriesPop
Live Diamond was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Diamond
9 pressings came out in 1982, 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.
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCF 3137
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Argentina
1982- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records PRI-20104
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Ecuador
1982- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records 33589
- Format
- LP, Compilation
India
1982- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MAPS 10490
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
MAPS 10490 A1 470 /B1 470
Jamaica
1982- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCE 3137
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Argentina | MCA Records PRI-20104First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | Ecuador | MCA Records 33589First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | France | MCA Records 204 945First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | India | MCA Records MAPS 10490First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | Jamaica | MCA Records MCE 3137First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | Mexico | MCA Records LA-454First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | Peru | MCA Records Y-MCA-0003137.9First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | Spain | MCA Records I-204.581First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | UK | MCA Records MCF 3137First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Mexico | MCA Records LMCA-6355LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Cracklin' Rosie
- A2Song Sung Blue
- A3Kentucky Woman
- A4And The Singer Sings His Song
- A5Shilo
- A6Solitary Man
- A7Holly Holy
- B1Play Me
- B2Girl, You'll Be A Woman Soon
- B3Cherry Cherry
- B4Sweet Caroline
- B5I Am...I Said
- B6Brother Love's Travelling Salvation Show
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Live Diamond are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Live Diamond are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1982 and 1985.
When was Live Diamond first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in France, UK, Argentina, Ecuador and more. One of them is MCA Records 204 945.
How do I tell if my copy of Live Diamond is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 204 945, MCF 3137, PRI-20104, 33589) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Live Diamond 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.
