US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG 20384
- Format
- LP, Mono, Album
Vinyl pressings
Vertigo
by Bernard Herrmann · 1958
19 pressings4 countriesSoundtrackThemeStage & Screen
Vertigo was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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 Vertigo
1 pressing came out in 1958, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | US | Mercury MG 20384First yearLP, Mono, Album · Mono | LP, Mono, Album · Mono |
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | Sound/Stage Recordings 2301LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1970 | US | Sound/Stage Recordings 2301LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1976 | Japan | Mercury FDX-282(M)LP, Mono, Reissue, Album · Mono | LP, Mono, Reissue, Album · Mono |
| 1977 | US | Mercury SRI 75117LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Mercury SRI 75117LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | Mercury SRI 75117LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2010s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Europe | Doxy Cinematic DOC115LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2016 | Europe | Doxy DOP8009LP, Album, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture disc | LP, Album, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture disc |
| 2016 | Europe | DOL DOST680HLP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2016 | Europe | DOL DOST680HLP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2017 | Europe | Vinyl Passion VP 90019LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2017 | Europe | Vinyl Passion VP 90019LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited | LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited |
| 2019 | US | Varèse Sarabande VSD00029LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
2020s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Europe | Vinyl Passion VP 90019LP, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl | LP, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | US | Varèse Sarabande VSD00029LP, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition, Colored vinyl | LP, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | US | Varèse Sarabande VSD01003 / Varèse Sarabande VSD00995LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | US | Varèse Sarabande VSD01003LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Mercury MG 20384LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Vertigo Prelude And Rooftop4:34
- A2Madeline And Carlotta's Portrait3:06
- A3The Beach3:26
- A4Farewell And The Tower6:48
- B1The Nightmare And Dawn3:31
- B2Love Music5:01
- B3The Necklace And The Return And Finale7:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Vertigo are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Vertigo are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1958 and 2025.
When was Vertigo first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in US. One of them is Mercury MG 20384.
How do I tell if my copy of Vertigo is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MG 20384) 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 Vertigo 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.
