Japan
July 1978- Label and catalog number
- Better Days YX-7218-N
- Format
- LP, Album
The Flying Burrito BrosLive From Tokyo
Vinyl pressings
Live From Tokyo
by The Flying Burrito Bros · 1978
14 pressings8 countriesCountry RockRock
Live From Tokyo 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 From Tokyo
2 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year. 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.
Japan
July 1978- Label and catalog number
- Better Days YX-7218-N
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
N-358-419Label A
N-358-420Label B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Japan | Better Days YX-7218-NFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | Better Days YX-7218-NFirst yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1979 | Italy | Regency Records REGLP 9001LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Netherlands | CNR Records 660.062LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Spain | Hispavox S 60.280 / Regency Records S 60.280LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Spain | Hispavox S 60.280 / Regency Records S 60.280LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Spain | Hispavox S 60.280 / Regency Records S 60.280LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Regency Records REG 79001LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Regency Records REG79001LP, 45 RPM | LP, 45 RPM |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Mexico | Gamma GX 01-1223LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Spain | Regency Records 150 040 / Hispavox 150 040LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1985 | UK | Sundown SDLP 025LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Regency Records REG79001 / Ovation Records REG-79001LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Canada | Regency Records REG79001 / Ovation Records REG-79001LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Big Bayou3:28
- A2White Line Fever3:20
- A3Dim Lights, Thick Smoke2:46
- A4There'll Be No Teardrops Tonight2:40
- A5Rollin' In My Sweet Baby's Arms2:21
- B1Hot Burrito #24:08
- B2Colorado4:16
- B3Rocky Top3:08
- B4Six Days On The Road4:08
- B5Truck Drivin' Man2:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Live From Tokyo are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Live From Tokyo are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1978 and 1985.
When was Live From Tokyo first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Japan. One of them is Better Days YX-7218-N, released July 1978.
How do I tell if my copy of Live From Tokyo is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use YX-7218-N) 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 From Tokyo 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.
