US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Mainstream Records MRL 2 401
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Vinyl pressings
"Live" In Japan
by Sarah Vaughan · 1973
22 pressings9 countriesSoul-JazzRhythm & BluesJazzBlues
"Live" In Japan was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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" In Japan
10 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 6 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- Mainstream Records MRL 2401Mainstream Records 2401
- Format
- LP, Album · Red Labels
- Runout / matrix
MRL 2401 A-1 Sound Cutting al BrownSide A runout
MRL 2401 b-1 Sound Cutting al BrownSide B runout
MRL 2401 C-1 Sound Cutting al BrownSide C runout
MRL 2401 D-1 Sound Cutting al BrownSide D runout
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Mainstream Records MRL 2401
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
MRL 2401A-1 Sound Cutting al BrownSide A, etched
MRL 2401B-1 Sound Cutting al BrownSide B, etched
MRL 2401C-1 Sound Cutting al BrownSide C, etched
MRL 2401D-1 Sound Cutting al BrownSide D, etched
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Mainstream Records MRL 2401
- Format
- LP, Promo
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- Mainstream Records MSD 4001
- Format
- LP
Germany
1973- Label and catalog number
- Mainstream Records MRL 2401-D/1-2
- Format
- LP
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Germany | Mainstream Records MRL 2401-D/1-2First yearLP | LP |
| 1973 | Germany | Mainstream Records MRL 2401-D/1-2First yearLP, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1973 | Italy | Mainstream Records MXRL 1401First yearLP | LP |
| 1973 | Japan | Mainstream Records ULS-119-120First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1973 | South Africa | Mainstream Records MRD 2401First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | UK | Mainstream Records MSD 4001First yearLP | LP |
| 1973 | US | Mainstream Records MRL 2 401First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Mainstream Records MRL 2401 / Mainstream Records 2401First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Mainstream Records MRL 2401First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Mainstream Records MRL 2401 / Mainstream Records STBO 95519LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1973 | US | Mainstream Records MRL 2401First yearLP, Promo · Promo | LP, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | Australia | Mainstream Records L 45417 / Mainstream Records L 45418LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | France | Mainstream Records MRL 2401LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1976 | Japan | Mainstream Records 38AP 136(MS) / Mainstream Records 38AP 137(MS)LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | France | America Records AM 6176LP | LP |
| 1981 | France | America Records AM 6175/76LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1982 | UK | Mainstream Records MRD 5000LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Japan | Mainstream Records 35EL5001 / Century 35EL5001LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | US | Musical Heritage Society MHS 912642FLP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1990 | US | Musical Heritage Society MHS 922648TLP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | Tapecar MRL-401LP | LP |
| ? | Brazil | Tapecar MRL-401LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1A Foggy Day1:21
- A2Poor Butterfly5:04
- A3The Lamp Is Low1:37
- A4'Round Midnight5:37
- A5Willow Weep For Me3:00
- B1There Will Never Be Another You1:34
- B2Misty3:12
- B3Wave7:03
- B4Like Someone In Love2:29
- B5My Funny Valentine5:32
- C1All Of Me1:56
- C2Where Do I Begin (Love Story)5:05
- C3Over The Rainbow7:01
- C4I Could Write A Book2:15
- D1The Nearness Of You4:51
- D2I'll Remember April3:25
- D3Watch What Happens2:54
- D4Bye Bye Blackbird5:53
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of "Live" In Japan are there?
22 vinyl pressings of "Live" In Japan are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1973 and 1990.
When was "Live" In Japan first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, UK, Germany, Italy and more. One of them is Mainstream Records MRL 2 401.
How do I tell if my copy of "Live" In Japan is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MRL 2 401, MRL 2401, MSD 4001, MRL 2401-D/1-2) 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" In Japan 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.
