UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Decca PFS 4393
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-14835-2WRunout Side A stamped
ZAL-14836-1WRunout Side B stamped
Stan KentonLive In Europe
Vinyl pressings
Live In Europe
by Stan Kenton · 1977
13 pressings10 countriesSwingBig BandJazz
Live In Europe 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 Live In Europe
8 pressings came out in 1977, 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.
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- London Records SP 44276
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-14835-2WSide A
ZAL-14836-1WSide B
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- London Records SP 44276
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-14835-2WSide A Runout Stamped
ZAL-14836-1WSide B Runout Stamped
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- London Records SP 44276
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-14835-1ASide A Runout Stamped
ZAL-14836-1BSide B Runout Stamped
Canada
1977- Label and catalog number
- London Records SP 44276
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-14835-2L 1ASide A Runout Stamped
ZAL-14836-1L 2ASide B Runout Stamped
ZAL-14835Matrix label side A
ZAL-14836Matrix label side B
France
1977- Label and catalog number
- Decca PFS 4393Decca PFS 4.393
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
ZAL 14835 JS2Runout side A etched
ZAL-14836 B JS1Runout side B etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Canada | London Records SP 44276First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | France | Decca PFS 4393 / Decca PFS 4.393First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Italy | Decca PFSI 4393First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Portugal | Decca PPFS 4393First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | UK | Decca PFS 4393First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | UK | London Records SP 44276First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | UK | London Records SP 44276First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | UK | London Records SP 44276LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1977 | US | London Records SP 44276First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | New Zealand | World Record Club WD 2201LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1979 | Brazil | London Records 31C 064 63273LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Mexico | London Records LPR-54002LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Japan | London Records L18P-1141LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Lush Life
- A2Love For Sale
- A3Turtle Talk
- A4My Old Flame
- B1Tattooed Lady
- B2I'm Glad There Is You
- B3Fire And Ice
- B4Eager Beaver
- B5Artistry In Rhythm
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Live In Europe are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Live In Europe are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1977 and 1983.
When was Live In Europe first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in UK, US, Canada, France and more. One of them is Decca PFS 4393.
How do I tell if my copy of Live In Europe is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PFS 4393, SP 44276, PFSI 4393, PPFS 4393) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZAL-14835-2W and ZAL-14836-1W. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Live In Europe 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.
