US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Pablo Live 2308 201
- Format
- LP, Album
Ray BryantMontreux '77
Vinyl pressings
Montreux '77
by Ray Bryant · 1977
11 pressings7 countriesContemporary JazzPiano BluesJazzBlues
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
7 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.
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Pablo Live 2308 201
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia
1977- Label and catalog number
- Pablo Live 2308 201World Record Club R-11499
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1977- Label and catalog number
- Pablo Live 2308 201
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2308-201-A G-T.O. B.G. etchedSide 1 Runout
2308-201-B G-T.O. B.G. etchedSide 2 Runout
France
1977- Label and catalog number
- Pablo Live 2308 201
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2308-201 A T1 Lrunout, side A
2308-201 B T1 Lrunout, side B
Germany
1977- Label and catalog number
- Pablo Live 2308 201
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
1 B 2308 201 S1 320Runout, side A
1 D 2308 201 S2 320Runout, side B
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.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | Pablo Live 2308 201 / World Record Club R-11499First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Canada | Pablo Live 2308 201First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | France | Pablo Live 2308 201First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | France | Pablo Live 2308 201LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1977 | Germany | Pablo Live 2308 201First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Japan | Pablo Live MTF 1807First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | UK | Pablo Live 2308 201First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Pablo Live 2308 201First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Germany | Original Jazz Classics OJC 371 / Pablo Live 2308-201LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1989 | US | Original Jazz Classics OJC-371 / Pablo Live 2308-201LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1989 | US | Original Jazz Classics OJC-371 / Pablo Live 2308-201LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
Tracklist
- A1Take The "A" Train3:57
- A2Georgia On My Mind4:19
- A3Jungle Town Jubilee2:48
- A4If I Could Just Make It To Heaven3:35
- A5Django4:06
- B1Blues N° 66:57
- B2Satin Doll3:52
- B3Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child4:16
- B4St. Louis Blues5:29
- B5Things Ain't What They Used To Be4:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Montreux '77 are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Montreux '77 are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1977 and 1989.
When was Montreux '77 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Pablo Live 2308 201.
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 201, MTF 1807) 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 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.
