Canada
1961- Label and catalog number
- Mercury PPS-6028(E)
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Gatefold
Billy ByersImpressions Of Duke Ellington
Vinyl pressings
Impressions Of Duke Ellington
by Billy Byers · 1961
10 pressings7 countriesBig BandJazz
Impressions Of Duke Ellington was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Impressions Of Duke Ellington
1 pressing came out in 1961, 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 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Canada | Mercury PPS-6028(E)First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Mercury PPS-6028LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Mercury PPS-2028LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Spain | Mercury 135 375 MDYLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1967 | France | Mercury 222 006 MDYLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1967 | UK | Mercury SML.30004LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Mercury Wing SRW 16397LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Mercury RS 105LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Netherlands | Mercury 222 006 MWYLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Netherlands | Mercury MDY 135 375LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1Take The "A" Train2:13
- A2Sophisticated Lady2:27
- A3Just Squeeze Me (But Don't Tease Me)3:12
- A4Chelsea Bridge3:05
- A5Caravan5:15
- B1Mood Indigo4:40
- B2I'm Beginning To See The Light3:02
- B3Solitude3:35
- B4Don't Get Around Much Anymore3:10
- B5All Too Soon2:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Impressions Of Duke Ellington are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Impressions Of Duke Ellington are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1961 and 1969.
When was Impressions Of Duke Ellington first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in Canada. One of them is Mercury PPS-6028(E).
How do I tell if my copy of Impressions Of Duke Ellington is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PPS-6028(E)) 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 Impressions Of Duke Ellington 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.