US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG 50246
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MG50245A RFR-4A-side etched runout
MG50246B RFR-2B-side etched runout
MG50245A RFR-1A-side etched runout Variation 1
MG50246B RFR-2B-side etched runout Variation 1
Antal DoratiAppalachian Spring / Billy The Kid
Vinyl pressings
Appalachian Spring / Billy The Kid
by Antal Dorati · 1962
14 pressings5 countriesClassical
Appalachian Spring / Billy The Kid was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Appalachian Spring / Billy The Kid
7 pressings came out in 1962, the album's first year, in 4 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
1962- Label and catalog number
- Mercury Living Presence SR 90246
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
Side 1: A 33 Mercury S1 A III -15376- SR90246
Side 2: A33 Mercury SR90246 S2 -15376-
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Mercury Living Presence SR90246Mercury Living Presence SR 90246
- Format
- LP, Promo, Stereo
UK
October 5, 1962- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MMA11172Mercury MMA.11172
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- Mercury Living Presence AMS 16122Mercury Living Presence SR90246
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SR.90246 ALabel, side A
SR.90246 BLabel, side B
Side 1: SR90246A RFR-2
Side 2: SR90246B RFR-1
Canada
1962- Label and catalog number
- Mercury Living Presence SR 90246
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
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.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Canada | Mercury Living Presence SR 90246First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | New Zealand | Mercury Living Presence SR 90246First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1962 | UK | Mercury Living Presence AMS 16122 / Mercury Living Presence SR90246First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Mercury MG 50246First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Mercury Living Presence SR 90246First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Mercury Living Presence SR90246 / Mercury Living Presence SR 90246First yearLP, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1962 | UK | Mercury MMA11172 / Mercury MMA.11172First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
2000s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | US | Mercury Living Presence SR90246LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2007 | Germany | Speakers Corner Records SR90246 / Mercury Living Presence SR90246LP, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 2007 | Germany | Mercury Living Presence SR 90246 / Speakers Corner Records SR90246LP, Promo, Reissue, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing, Promo | LP, Promo, Reissue, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing, Promo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Mercury Living Presence SR90246LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Mercury Living Presence SR 90246LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Mercury Living Presence SR90246LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | US | Mercury Living Presence SR90246LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Appalachian Spring
- A2Billy The Kid
- B1Billy The Kid (conclusion)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Appalachian Spring / Billy The Kid are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Appalachian Spring / Billy The Kid are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1962 and 2007.
When was Appalachian Spring / Billy The Kid first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US, UK, Canada, New Zealand. One of them is Mercury MG 50246.
How do I tell if my copy of Appalachian Spring / Billy The Kid is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MG 50246, SR 90246, SR90246, MMA11172) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MG50245A RFR-4 and MG50246B RFR-2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Appalachian Spring / Billy The Kid 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.
