US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG 50132
- Format
- LP
Antal DoratiHáry János Suite / Hungarian Sketches And Roumanian Dances
Vinyl pressings
Háry János Suite / Hungarian Sketches And Roumanian Dances
by Antal Dorati · 1957
10 pressings6 countriesModernClassical
Háry János Suite was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 Háry János Suite
2 pressings came out in 1957, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Canada
1957- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG 50132
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
ymG-50132-A-QR-2Side A etch
ymG-50132-B-QR-2Side B etch
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.
1950s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Canada | Mercury MG 50132First yearLP | LP |
| 1957 | US | Mercury MG 50132First yearLP | LP |
| 1959 | US | Mercury Living Presence SR90132 / Mercury SR90132LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1959 | US | Mercury Living Presence MG50132 / Mercury MG50132LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Mercury 50.132LP | LP |
| ? | Netherlands | Mercury MG 50132LP | LP |
| ? | UK | Mercury Living Presence AMS 16025 / Mercury Living Presence (SR90132)LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | US | Mercury SR90132 / Mercury Living Presence SR90132LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Mercury Living Presence SR90132 / Mercury SR90132LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Venezuela | Circulo Musical CM 336LP | LP |
Tracklist
- Háry János Suite
- Hungarian Sketches
- Roumanian Folk Dances
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Háry János Suite are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Háry János Suite are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1957 and 1959.
When was Háry János Suite first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US, Canada. One of them is Mercury MG 50132.
How do I tell if my copy of Háry János Suite is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MG 50132) 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 Háry János Suite 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.
