US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records V6-8803
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
V6 8803 MGS 2704Runout A
V6 8803 MGS 2705Runout B
MGS-2704Label A
MGS-2705Label B
Vinyl pressings
"Live"
by The Bill Evans Trio · 1971
17 pressings9 countriesCool JazzPost BopModalJazz
"Live" was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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"
8 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 4 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
1971- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records V6-8803Verve Records V6 8803
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
V6 8803 MGS 2704-1
V6 8803 MGS 2705-1 Re.1
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records V6-8803Verve Records V6 8803
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
V6 8803 MGS 2704Side 1
V6 8803 MGS 2705Side 2
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records V6-8803Verve Records V6 8803
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Yellow label
- Runout / matrix
V6 8803 MGS 2704Side 1
V6 8803 MGS 2705Side 2
Canada
1971- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records V6-8803Verve Records V6 8803
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
V6 8803 S1Side 1 [etched]
V6 8803 S2Side 2 [etched]
Canada
1971- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records V6-8803Verve Records V6 8803
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
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.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Canada | Verve Records V6-8803 / Verve Records V6 8803First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Canada | Verve Records V6-8803 / Verve Records V6 8803First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | France | Verve Records 2304 057First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Germany | Verve Records 2304 057First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Verve Records V6-8803First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Verve Records V6-8803 / Verve Records V6 8803First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | Verve Records V6-8803 / Verve Records V6 8803First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | Verve Records V6-8803 / Verve Records V6 8803First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Italy | Verve Records SVL 52029LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Japan | Verve Records MV 2025LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Spain | Verve Records 2304 057LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Australia | World Record Club S/5761 / World Record Club R 01877LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1975 | Australia | World Record Club R-01877 / World Record Club S/5761LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Japan | Verve Records 23MJ 3034LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1986 | Japan | Verve Records 20MJ 0057LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Europe | Audio Clarity ACL0031LP, Reissue, Remastered, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | LP, Reissue, Remastered, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Verve Records V6-8803LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Nardis6:00
- A2Someday My Prince Will Come6:20
- A3Stella By Starlight6:20
- A4How My Heart Sings4:45
- B1'Round Midnight6:06
- B2What Kind Of Fool Am I?8:00
- B3The Boy Next Door5:50
- B4How Deep Is The Ocean (How High Is The Sky)5:24
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of "Live" are there?
17 vinyl pressings of "Live" are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1971 and 2019.
When was "Live" first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, Canada, France, Germany. One of them is Verve Records V6-8803.
How do I tell if my copy of "Live" is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use V6-8803, 2304 057) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, V6 8803 MGS 2704 and V6 8803 MGS 2705. 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.
