US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG20796
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Billy EckstineThe Golden Hits Of Billy Eckstine
Vinyl pressings
The Golden Hits Of Billy Eckstine
by Billy Eckstine · 1963
12 pressings5 countriesEasy ListeningJazz
The Golden Hits Of Billy Eckstine was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 The Golden Hits Of Billy Eckstine
6 pressings came out in 1963, 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
1963- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG20796
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG-20796
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MVL.312
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
124512 1L 1-420runout side A stamped
124512 2L 1-420runout side B stamped
Australia
1963- Label and catalog number
- Philips PD 92
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Venezuela
1963- Label and catalog number
- Club Venezolano Del Disco J-3-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Australia | Philips PD 92First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | UK | Mercury MVL.312First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Mercury MG20796First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Mercury MG-20796First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1963 | US | Mercury MG20796First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Venezuela | Club Venezolano Del Disco J-3-1First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | South Africa | Mercury MG20796-35LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Mercury SP 60796LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Mercury SR 60796LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Mercury SR 60796 / Mercury SR60796LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Mercury MG-20796LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Venezuela | Club Venezolano Del Disco J-3LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Caravan2:40
- A2I Apologize3:00
- A3Somehow3:42
- A4Blue Moon2:52
- A5Prisoner Of Love3:03
- A6My Foolish Heart3:18
- B1Everything I Have Is Yours2:56
- B2My Destiny2:45
- B3I'm Falling For You2:37
- B4Coquette2:38
- B5No Orchids For My Lady3:09
- B6Bewildered3:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Golden Hits Of Billy Eckstine are there?
12 vinyl pressings of The Golden Hits Of Billy Eckstine are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was The Golden Hits Of Billy Eckstine first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, UK, Australia, Venezuela. One of them is Mercury MG20796.
How do I tell if my copy of The Golden Hits Of Billy Eckstine is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MG20796, MG-20796, MVL.312, PD 92) 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 The Golden Hits Of Billy Eckstine 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.
