US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Kool Jazz Records KM-26001
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
KM-26001-A CriteriaRunout A
KM-26001-B CriteriaRunout B
Pat MethenyLive From Midem
Vinyl pressings
Live From Midem
by Pat Metheny · 1984
11 pressings8 countriesJazz
Live From Midem was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 From Midem
3 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 3 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
1984- Label and catalog number
- Kingdom Jazz GATE 7017
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
Gate 7017A ✳ MARunout side A
Gate 7017B ✳ MARunout side B
Gate 7017ALabel side A
Gate 7017BLabel side B
Portugal
1984- Label and catalog number
- Dargil KM 26001
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
KM.26001.A1 5.3.84 DARGILSide 1
KM.26001.B1 5.3.84 DARGIL
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Portugal | Dargil KM 26001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | UK | Kingdom Jazz GATE 7017First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | US | Kool Jazz Records KM-26001First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1985 | Germany | Platinum PLP 17/24034LP | LP |
| 1985 | Greece | Famous Music FM 14509LP, Compilation, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Compilation, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1985 | Spain | Kingdom Jazz VLP-127 / Victoria VLP-127LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Greece | Famous Music FM 14509LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1988 | Switzerland | Platinum PLP 17 / Platinum 24034LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | Platinum PLP 17 / Platinum 24034LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Cinevox Record WW 7016LP | LP |
| ? | Switzerland | Tobacco Road B/2690LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Introduction0:47
- A2Move To The Groove7:25
- A3Lover Man7:32
- A4Blue Rondo7:26
- B1Ol` Bill Basie6:36
- B2The Thrill Is Gone5:14
- B3Guess Who?6:00
- B4Paying The Cost To Be Boss6:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Live From Midem are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Live From Midem are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1984 and 1988.
When was Live From Midem first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in US, UK, Portugal. One of them is Kool Jazz Records KM-26001.
How do I tell if my copy of Live From Midem is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KM-26001, GATE 7017, KM 26001) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, KM-26001-A Criteria and KM-26001-B Criteria. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Live From Midem 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.
