UK
October 30, 1970- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MK 5058MCA Records MC 3146
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Tony ChristieLas Vegas
Vinyl pressings
Las Vegas
by Tony Christie · 1970
10 pressings6 countriesVocalPop
Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas
9 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 5 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
October 30, 1970- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MK 5058MCA Records MC 3146
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
LN 1382Label, Side A
LN 1312Label, Side B
UK
October 30, 1970- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCS 3146MCA Records MK 5058
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
October 30, 1970- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MK 5058MCA Records MC 3146
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Push-Out-Centre
- Runout / matrix
LN-1382-1C 1 JTSide A runout stamped
LN-1312-1C 1 JTSide B runout stamped
LN 1382Side A label
LN 1312Side B label
UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MK 5058MCA Records MC 3146
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Germany
1970- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCS 3146
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
M LN-1382 Manufactured In Germany S-II NFRunout side A
M LN-1312 Manufactured In Germany S-II NFRunout side B
LN 1382Label side A
LN 1312Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Germany | MCA Records MCS 3146First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | Japan | MCA Records D-1085First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Netherlands | MCA Records MCS 3146First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1970 | South Africa | MCA Records PD.9732 / MCA Records MC 3146First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | UK | MCA Records MK 5058 / MCA Records MC 3146First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | UK | MCA Records MK 5058 / MCA Records MC 3146First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | UK | MCA Records MK 5058 / MCA Records MC 3146First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | UK | MCA Records MCS 3146 / MCA Records MK 5058First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | UK | MCA Records MK 5058 / MCA Records MC 3146First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | MCA Records MCA-11817", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ALas Vegas
- BSo Deep Is The Night
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Las Vegas are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Las Vegas are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Las Vegas first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in UK, Germany, Japan, Netherlands and more. One of them is MCA Records MK 5058, released October 30, 1970.
How do I tell if my copy of Las Vegas is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MK 5058, MCS 3146, D-1085, PD.9732) 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 Las Vegas 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.
