US
April 1976- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor APL1-1487
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Orange Labels
- Runout / matrix
APL1 1487A 1SA-Side, Stamped
APL1 1487B 1SB-Side, Stamped
Willie NelsonWillie Nelson Live
Vinyl pressings
Willie Nelson Live
by Willie Nelson · 1976
15 pressings6 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
Willie Nelson Live was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Willie Nelson Live
7 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 3 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
1976- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor APL1-1487
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Hollywood pressing
- Runout / matrix
APL1-1487-A 2S H ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄KA side runout, etched
APL1-1487-B 2S ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄K HB side runout, etched
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- RCA APL1-1487
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
APL1 1487 A 1S I A1 ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄KSide A runout
APL1 1487 B 1S I A1 ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄KSide B runout
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor APL1-1487
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
APL1-1487-A 2S H (lined thru) ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄KA side runout
APL1-1487-B 2S ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄K H (lined thru)B side runout
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- RCA LSA 3277 (RCA Victor LSA 3277
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
LSA-3277-A-1E A/L W
LSA-3277-B-1E A/H W
Canada
1976- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor APL1-1487
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Canada | RCA Victor APL1-1487First yearLP, Album, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1976 | Canada | RCA APL1-1487First yearLP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1976 | UK | RCA LSA 3277 ( / RCA Victor LSA 3277First yearLP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1976 | US | RCA Victor APL1-1487First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | RCA APL1-1487First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1976 | US | RCA Victor APL1-1487First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | RCA Victor APL1-1487First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | Australia & New Zealand | RCA Victor APL1-1487LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | US | RCA Victor AYL1-4165LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1982 | South Africa | RCA MMT 1150 / RCA Victor MMT 1150LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1982 | Zimbabwe | RCA MMT 1150 / RCA Victor MMT 1150LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | RCA APL1-1487LP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| ? | US | RCA AFL1-1487 / RCA APL1-1487LP, Album, Compilation, Repress | LP, Album, Compilation, Repress |
| ? | US | RCA AFL1-1487 / RCA Victor AFL1-1487LP, Album, Compilation, Repress | LP, Album, Compilation, Repress |
| ? | US | RCA AFL1-1487LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Introduction
- A2I Gotta Get Drunk2:42
- A3Medley: Mr Record Man / Hello Walls / One Day At A Time5:12
- A4Medley: The Last Letter / Half A Man4:27
- A5I Never Cared For You2:27
- A6Yesterday2:55
- A7Touch Me2:21
- B1Something To Think About2:26
- B2I Just Can't Let You Say Goodbye2:39
- B3How Long Is Forever2:51
- B4Medley: Opportunity To Cry / Permanently Lonely4:40
- B5My Own Peculiar Way2:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Willie Nelson Live are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Willie Nelson Live are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1976 and 1982.
When was Willie Nelson Live first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is RCA Victor APL1-1487, released April 1976.
How do I tell if my copy of Willie Nelson Live is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use APL1-1487, LSA 3277 () and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, APL1 1487A 1S and APL1 1487B 1S. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Willie Nelson 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.
