UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records MGM-C-868
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Vinyl pressings
El Señor Bing
by Bing Crosby · 1961
18 pressings11 countriesJazz
El Señor Bing 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 El Señor Bing
9 pressings came out in 1961, the album's first year, in 5 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.
UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records MGM-CS-6042
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records E3890P
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records SE3890P
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records SE3890-PMGM Records 60-ST-462
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records E3890P
- 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Canada | MGM Records SE3890PFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | New Zealand | MGM Records MGM-MC 6104 / MGM Records MGM-MC.6104First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | UK | MGM Records MGM-C-868First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | UK | MGM Records MGM-CS-6042First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | MGM Records E3890PFirst yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | MGM Records SE3890PFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | MGM Records SE3890-P / MGM Records 60-ST-462First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | MGM Records E3890PFirst yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Venezuela | MGM Records E-3890First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Japan | MGM Records YS 5039LP, Album | LP, Album |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | USSR | Мелодия 33 С 60—10843-44LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Europe | DOL DOS720HLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | MGM Records MGM-V02-9120LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Australia | Contour 2870 498LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | MGM Records MGM SE-3890PLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | MGM Records 2428 602 / Rotation 2428 602LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | MGM Records EM 3890LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | UK | MGM Records 2354 028LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1In The Still Of The Night/I Could Have Danced All Night
- A2C'est Magnifique/Taking A Chance On Love
- A3Heavenly Night (Cielito Lindo)/My Shawl
- A4Marta/The Rose In Her Hair
- A5How High The Moon/Old Devil Moon
- B1Pagan Love Song/Cuban Love Song
- B2Ramona/Amapola
- B3Malaguena/Andalucia
- B4Down Argentina Way/What A Diff'rence A Day Made
- B5Again/Allez-vous-en, Go Away
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of El Señor Bing are there?
18 vinyl pressings of El Señor Bing are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1961 and 2017.
When was El Señor Bing first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in UK, US, Canada, New Zealand and more. One of them is MGM Records MGM-C-868.
How do I tell if my copy of El Señor Bing is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MGM-C-868, MGM-CS-6042, E3890P, SE3890P) 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 El Señor Bing 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.
