US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Columbia JC 35281
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
T1 PAL-35281-1C (D)Side A Etched (Stamped)
T1 PBL-35281-1D (D)Side B Etched (Stamped)
PAL-35281-1F
PBL-35281-1G
Vinyl pressings
Live
by Return To Forever · 1978
17 pressings12 countriesFusionLatin JazzJazz
Live was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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
11 pressings came out in 1978, 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- Columbia JC 35281Columbia 35281
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AL 35281Side A
BL 35281Side B
PAL-35281-1A 1SRunout Side A, etched
PBL-35281-1A 1SRunout Side B, etched
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Columbia JC 35281
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Terre Haute pressing
- Runout / matrix
PAL-35281-1C G 2 o T1Variant 1, Runout Side A, etched, exc "G 2 o" stamped
PBL-35281-1D D17 o T1Variant 1, Runout Side B, etched, exc "D o" stamped
PAL-35281-1C G T1Variant 2, Runout Side A, etched, exc "G" stamped
PBL-35281-1D A7 o T1Variant 2, Runout Side B, etched, exc "D o" stamped
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Columbia JC 35281Columbia 35281
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AL 35281Side A
BL 35281Side B
PAL-35281-1A A8 1SRunout Side A, etched
PBL-35281-1A B6 1SRunout Side B, etched
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- CBS 82808CBS S CBS 82808
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CBS S 82808 A1A side runout, variant 1
CBS S 82808 B1B side runout, variant 1
CBS S 82808 A1 6 AA side runout, variant 2
CBS S 82808 B1 5 AB side runout, variant 2
Australia
1978- Label and catalog number
- CBS SBP 237283
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | CBS SBP 237283First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Europe | CBS CBS 82808First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Europe | CBS CBS 82808First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Hong Kong | Columbia 25AP 1582First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Israel | CBS CBS 82808First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | New Zealand | CBS SBP 237283First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Taiwan | Kelly KY-2006LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1978 | UK | CBS 82808 / CBS S CBS 82808First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Columbia JC 35281First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Columbia JC 35281First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | Columbia JC 35281 / Columbia 35281First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | Columbia JC 35281 / Columbia 35281First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Italy | CBS 82808LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Japan | CBS/Sony 25AP 1582LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Spain | CBS S 82808LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Japan | CBS/Sony FCPA 612LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition |
Tracklist
- A1So Long Mickey Mouse6:53
- A2The Musician7:03
- A3Chick's Piano Solo4:35
- A4Musicmagic6:29
- B1The Moorish Warrior And Spanish Princess6:39
- B2Come Rain Or Come Shine3:19
- B3The Endless Night (Part 1)8:00
- B4The Endless Night (Part 2)7:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Live are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Live are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1978 and 1981.
When was Live first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, UK, Australia, Europe and more. One of them is Columbia JC 35281.
How do I tell if my copy of Live is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JC 35281, 82808, SBP 237283, CBS 82808) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, T1 PAL-35281-1C (D) and T1 PBL-35281-1D (D). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Live 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.
