US
January 1962- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG 20674Mercury MG-20674
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MG 20674A M1 FRunout A
MG 20674B M1 FRunout B
Billy EckstineAt Basin Street East
Vinyl pressings
At Basin Street East
by Billy Eckstine · 1962
18 pressings7 countriesVocalBig BandJazz
At Basin Street East 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 At Basin Street East
8 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 SR 60674
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SR 60674-A-M2Stamped
US
January 1962- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG 20674Mercury MG-20674
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MVL 310Mercury 124 510 MFL
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MMC 14100Mercury MG-20674
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- Mercury CMS 18066Mercury SR 60674
- 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 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Australia | Mercury MG 20674First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | New Zealand | Mercury 135007 MCY / Mercury 135007 MCYFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | UK | Mercury MVL 310 / Mercury 124 510 MFLFirst yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | UK | Mercury MMC 14100 / Mercury MG-20674First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | UK | Mercury CMS 18066 / Mercury SR 60674First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Mercury SR 60674First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Mercury MG 20674 / Mercury MG-20674First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Mercury MG 20674 / Mercury MG-20674First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1968 | Netherlands | Mercury 134 528 MFY / Mercury International 134 528 MFYLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1968 | UK | Fontana SFL 13039 / Fontana 701 813 WPYLP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | UK | Philips SON 028LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1977 | Japan | Mercury SFX-10517LP | LP |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | US | Mercury SR-60674 / Mercury SR60674LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1987 | Japan | EmArcy 18PJ-10064LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | Mercury 134 528 MFY / Mercury International 134 528 MFYLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | South Africa | Mercury JMG 20674LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Mercury MG 20674LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Mercury SR-60674 / Mercury SR60674LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Alright, Okay, You Win2:41
- Medley
- A3In The Still Of The Night3:39
- A4(Band Chaser)0:08
- Ellington Medley
- B2Work Song4:00
- B3Ma (She's Making Eyes At Me)2:30
- B4(Band Chaser)0:13
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of At Basin Street East are there?
18 vinyl pressings of At Basin Street East are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1962 and 1987.
When was At Basin Street East first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US, UK, Australia, New Zealand. One of them is Mercury MG 20674, released January 1962.
How do I tell if my copy of At Basin Street East is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MG 20674, SR 60674, MVL 310, MMC 14100) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MG 20674A M1 F and MG 20674B M1 F. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is At Basin Street East 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.
