US
May 1956- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records MG V-2000
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Orange Labels
- Runout / matrix
MGV-2000A-RE4 HA side, machine stamped
MGV-2000B-RE4 HB side, machine stamped
11,456A-side, label
11,457B-side, label
Vinyl pressings
Anita
by Anita O'Day · 1956
22 pressings10 countriesVocalSwingJazz
Anita was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. 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 Anita
9 pressings came out in 1956, the album's first year, in 6 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
1956- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records MG V-2000
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1956- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records MG V-2000
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Orange Labels
- Runout / matrix
MGV-2000A-RE4 1HRunout Side A
MGV-2000B-RE4 1HRunout Side B
11,456Side A Label
11,457Side B Label
US
1956- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records MG V-2000Verve Records MGV 2000
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MGV·2000A HA side runout
MGV·2000B HB side runout
11,456A side label
11,457B side label
UK
September 1956- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice CLP 1085
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MGV 2000-A-1NStamped, A side runout
MGV 2000-B-1NStamped, B side runout
Australia
1956- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records MG V-2000
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Australia | Verve Records MG V-2000First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1956 | France | Barclay 80024First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1956 | Netherlands | Verve Records MG V-2000First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1956 | South Africa | Verve Records MGV-2000 / Verve Records MG V-2000First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1956 | US | Verve Records MG V-2000First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1956 | US | Verve Records MG V-2000First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | US | Verve Records MG V-2000 / Verve Records MGV 2000First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1956 | US | Verve Records MG V-2000First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | UK | His Master's Voice CLP 1085First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Brazil | Sinter SLP-2708 / Verve Records SLP-2708LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Spain | La Voz De Su Amo LCLP 215LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1963 | US | Verve Records V-8483 / Verve Records V8483LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1966 | Japan | Verve Records MV1001LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Japan | Verve Records MV 2560LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Japan | Verve Records MV 4023LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1980 | Japan | Verve Records MV 4023LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1982 | Japan | Verve Records 23MJ 3120LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1985 | Japan | Verve Records 20MJ 0016LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Europe | DOL DOL1247FCLP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Verve Records MV 1136LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Japan | Angel Records HV-1003 / Verve Records HV 1003LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Verve Records MG V-2000LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1You're The Top
- A2Honeysuckle Rose
- A3A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square
- A4Who Cares?
- A5I Can't Get Started
- A6Fine And Dandy
- B1As Long As I Live
- B2No Moon At All
- B3Time After Time
- B4I'll See You In My Dreams
- B5I Fall In Love Too Easily
- B6Beautiful Love
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Anita are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Anita are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1956 and 2025.
When was Anita first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in US, UK, Australia, France and more. One of them is Verve Records MG V-2000, released May 1956.
How do I tell if my copy of Anita is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MG V-2000, CLP 1085, 80024, MGV-2000) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MGV-2000A-RE4 H and MGV-2000B-RE4 H. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Anita 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.
