US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Pablo Live 2308-208
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
KENDUN A 1 ∧2A 2308-208 PP-2053 1-SSide A
KENDUN A 1 ∧1 2308-208 PP-2054 1-SSide B
Oscar PetersonMontreux '77
Vinyl pressings
Montreux '77
by Oscar Peterson · 1977
13 pressings9 countriesBopJazz
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 8 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 2308-208Pablo Live Deluxe 2308 208
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
KENDUN A 2308-208 PP-2053 1-SSide A runout, variant 1
KENDUN A 2308-208 PP-2054 1-SSide B runout, variant 1
2308-208 PP-2053 1-S KENDUN A I̶ A2Side A runout, variant 2
2308-208 PP-2054 1-S KENDUN A I̶ A1Side B runout, variant 2
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Pablo Live 2308-208
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2308208 A//1 420 04A side
2308208 B//1 420 04B side
Brazil
1977- Label and catalog number
- Pablo Live 2308-208
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1977- Label and catalog number
- Pablo Live 2308-208
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
France
1977- Label and catalog number
- Pablo Live 2308 208
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2308-208 A JS1runout, side A
2308-208 B JS1runout, side B
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.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Brazil | Pablo Live 2308-208First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Canada | Pablo Live 2308-208First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | France | Pablo Live 2308 208First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Germany | Pablo Live 2308 208First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Italy | Pablo Live 2308 208First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Japan | Pablo Live MTF 1802First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | UK | Pablo Live 2308-208First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Pablo Live 2308-208First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Pablo Live 2308-208 / Pablo Live Deluxe 2308 208First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australia | Fantasy L 29094LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1989 | Germany | Original Jazz Classics OJC-378 / Pablo Live 2308-208LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 1989 | US | Original Jazz Classics OJC-378 / Pablo Live 2308-208LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Pablo Live 2308-208LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Ali And Frazier9:20
- A2If I Were A Bell10:39
- B1Things Ain't What They Used To Be12:42
- B2Just In Time9:49
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, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is Pablo Live 2308-208.
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 2308-208, 2308 208, MTF 1802) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, KENDUN A 1 ∧2A 2308-208 PP-2053 1-S and KENDUN A 1 ∧1 2308-208 PP-2054 1-S. 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.
