Thanks for this. All very interesting and helpful. My recent purchase says 75 Rockefeller Plaza. Any idea what that means in relation to what pressing? Thanks all for everything! Great forum!

Does this information allow me to determine whether this record was from the original or a subsequent pressing? Thanks

Now THAT is what I’m talking about! Ding ding ding! We have a winner! Seriously, thank you. This is EXACTLY what I’m looking for.

Okay, lets put some of this knowledge to use. (Translation: someone tell me what I can’t figure out on my own.) I just picked up a used VG+ copy of LZI. On the label: SD 8216. Deadwax, there’s a bunch of stuff. ST-A-681461 on side A and same but ending in 2 on side B. Also in deadwax: A, AT, W, LWP, RP, RG. These last two appear only on side A. Who wants to play?

Awesome! Thanks!

This looks like a great place to start. Thanks all. A quick follow up, if you don’t mind. I see notations like these often: A/1, B/3, etc. Can anyone shed any light on what these designate? Thanks again!

Posted this to main forum yesterday. It’s still early, but no replies. I’ll post here also. A request: Record Identification Tutorial (Vinyl 101) So, what do all those letters and numbers mean? Another newbie and I thought it might be helpful if some of you experts would be gracious enough to pass on some of your knowledge in this area. On the label and in the dead wax there are codes. (For example, I’ve noticed many of my LZ records have “SD” followed by numbers in the upper half of the label, ST-A- followed by numbers beneath the track listings.) Anyone willing to give us a brief lesson on what these mean and more importantly what we should look for as vinyl collectors? Much thanks!

So, what do all those letters and numbers mean? Another newbie and I thought it might be helpful if some of you experts would by gracious enough to pass on some of your knowledge in this area. On the label and in the dead wax there are codes. (For example, I’ve noticed many of my LZ records have “SD” followed by numbers in the upper half of the label, ST-A- followed by numbers beneath the track listings.) Anyone willing to give us a brief lesson on what these mean and more importantly what we should look for as vinyl collectors? Much thanks!

I’ll try to remember to do it tomorrow. Thanks for the reminder.

Of course. It’s fun and interesting to share in each other’s musical explorations. Your post inspired me to post a request — a basic tutorial on record identification. (What do all those letters and numbers mean?) I definitely need a lesson. Will do that soon. Be ware of this scam, when looking for the turquoise label. I came across what purported to be one on Ebay for $200. Too good to be true, right? Yes indeed. The label actually isn’t turquoise but blue and it’s a fake. There’s a brief discussion on it on the Steve Hoffman vinyl forum, which is a gold mine of information, if you haven’t come across it. Good luck and happy listening!

Cool. Thank you.

Ah! Thanks! I actually have that file folder also. Are these the same performances that would later be BBC Sessions, Paris ‘71?

Anyone seen this before (pics attached)? It’s a white vinyl, picture disc with live STH on one side and live Heartbreaker on the other. It sounds like the same recordings that are on BBC Sessions. BUT, I bought this at a record show circa 1982, decades before the BBC record was released. (I think.) I looked online and could not find any other evidence of its existence. Any idea where this came from, how rare it is, etc.? I’m mostly just curious. Thanks

Of course. It’s fun and interesting to share in each other’s musical explorations. Your post inspired me to post a request — a basic tutorial on record identification. (What do all those letters and numbers mean?) I definitely need a lesson. Will do that soon. Be ware of this scam, when looking for the turquoise label. I came across what purported to be one on Ebay for $200. Too good to be true, right? Yes indeed. The label actually isn’t turquoise but blue and it’s a fake. There’s a brief discussion on it on the Steve Hoffman vinyl forum, which is a gold mine of information, if you haven’t come across it. Good luck and happy listening!

As some of you know, I’ve Been recreating my LZ vinyl collection. This forum has proven invaluable in the process. I’ve now done my own research and listening and can share the results. IMO, any non-remastered vinyl (I’m still learning the vocabulary and hesitate to say “original”) beats out any remastered vinyl, including the Classic Records remasters, which sound very, very good. The problem lies in finding clean copies of records produced 40-50 years ago. I now own 6 Classic Records remasters. They sound great. But, aside from the surface noise that usually accompanies old vinyl, my beat up used purchases from the 80s sound better (although not cleaner, or quieter) than the CR reissues. They just have more punch. I obviously have not compared every pressing, so take my opinions with a grain of salt. (Where does that expression come from, anyway?) So, I guess I’m advocating for clean copies of non remastered vinyl, if you can find it. After that, the CRs. Out of curiosity, I picked up a new copy of the recently remastered LZ One. Sad to say, it’s pretty anemic. I’ve listened to the other newly remastered albums, but only via streaming. I cannot advocate for the new remasters over the others, unless budget is a concern, as it very well may be. I’ve found almost all of my recent purchases on EBay and Discogs. But not all. I find just googling what you’re looking for will bring up what you need, not only on Ebay and Discogs, but also smaller, online vendors. Good luck. Most importantly, have fun in this exciting, sonic journey.