US
1964- Label and catalog number
- GNP Crescendo GNPS 97
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Billy StrangeMr. Guitar
Vinyl pressings
Mr. Guitar
by Billy Strange · 1964
10 pressings5 countriesPop
Mr. Guitar was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Mr. Guitar
7 pressings came out in 1964, 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
1964- Label and catalog number
- GNP Crescendo GNP 97
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- GNP Crescendo GNP 97
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
UK
1964- Label and catalog number
- Vocalion VA-N 8026
- Format
- LP
Canada
1964- Label and catalog number
- GNP Crescendo GNPS 97
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
GNPS 97 1Side A (stamped)
GNPS 97 2Side B (stamped)
GNPS 97-ASide A label
GNPS 97-BSide B label
Canada
1964- Label and catalog number
- GNP Crescendo GNP 97
- 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Canada | GNP Crescendo GNPS 97First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | Canada | GNP Crescendo GNP 97First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Colombia | Circulo Musical 070First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | UK | Vocalion VA-N 8026First yearLP | LP |
| 1964 | US | GNP Crescendo GNPS 97First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | GNP Crescendo GNP 97First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | GNP Crescendo GNP 97First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1968 | US | Sunset Records SUS-5209LP, Album, Reissue, Styrene, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Styrene, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Point Records PS 326LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Venezuela | Circulo Musical 286LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Saturday Night2:08
- A2Maria Elena2:21
- A3The Great Escape March2:11
- A4Dominique2:07
- A5Deep Purple2:16
- A6Where Baby's Gone2:35
- B1Charade1:35
- B2500 Miles3:08
- B3Washington Square2:50
- B4There I've Said It Again2:17
- B5Kansas City2:22
- B6The Third Man Theme2:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mr. Guitar are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Mr. Guitar are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1964 and 1968.
When was Mr. Guitar first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US, UK, Canada, Colombia. One of them is GNP Crescendo GNPS 97.
How do I tell if my copy of Mr. Guitar is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GNPS 97, GNP 97, VA-N 8026, 070) 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 Mr. Guitar 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.
