UK
October 1970- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMLS 989
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AMLS 989A-2 *TA
AMLS 989B-1 *T FB
Vinyl pressings
Live At Expo '70
by Sérgio Mendes & Brasil '66 · 1970
17 pressings10 countriesBossa NovaMPBVocalJazz
Live At Expo '70 was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 At Expo '70
12 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 9 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.
Scandinavia
October 1970- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMLS 989
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AMLS 989 A 9 P10 F 110A
AMLS 989 B 9 P10 F 110B
France
December 1970- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMLS 989
- Format
- LP, Album
France
December 1970- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMLS 989
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Australia
1970- Label and catalog number
- Universal Summit SRA398 002Universal Summit SRA-398,002
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
A&M SP8026-15 (MR circled & crossed out) △14930 3 SMX37327Side A runout hand etched
15 SMX37328 A&M SP8027-15 (MR circled & crossed out) △14930-XSide B runout hand etched
SMX37327Side A label
SMX37328Side B label
Australia
1970- Label and catalog number
- Universal Summit SRA-398,002Universal Summit SRA250.084
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
A&M SP 8026-15Stamped in run-out area side A
14930Stamped in run-out area side A
SMX37327Stamped in run-out area side A
A&M SP 8027-15Stamped in run-out area side B
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.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | Universal Summit SRA398 002 / Universal Summit SRA-398,002First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Australia | Universal Summit SRA-398,002 / Universal Summit SRA250.084First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Italy | A&M Records SLAM 47.001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Italy | A&M Records SLAM 47.001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Japan | A&M Records AML-66First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Mexico | A&M Records AMS-1051First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Philippines | A&M Records SP-8017 / A&M Records SP-8026First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Spain | A&M Records HDAS 371-51 / Hispavox HDAS 371-51First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Italy | Ricordi 47001LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1970 | Scandinavia | A&M Records AMLS 989First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | UK | A&M Records AMLS 989First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | France | A&M Records AMLS 989First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | France | A&M Records AMLS 989LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1970 | France | A&M Records AMLS 989First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Summit SRA250.084 / A&M Records AML-66LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | A&M Records SLAM 47.001LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Venezuela | A&M Records LPS-77676LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1What The World Needs Now / Pretty World4:45
- A2Going Out Of My Head3:20
- A3Pra Dizer Adeus (To Say Goodbye)4:20
- A4(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay3:10
- A5Daytripper7:00
- B1Fool On The Hill3:35
- B2Scarborough Fair7:18
- B3Norwegian Wood5:55
- B4Mas Que Nada5:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Live At Expo '70 are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Live At Expo '70 are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Live At Expo '70 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in UK, Scandinavia, France, Australia and more. One of them is A&M Records AMLS 989, released October 1970.
How do I tell if my copy of Live At Expo '70 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AMLS 989, SRA398 002, SRA-398,002, SLAM 47.001) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AMLS 989A-2 *T and AMLS 989B-1 *T F. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Live At Expo '70 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.
