US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR60077
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Vinyl pressings
It's Just A Matter Of Time
by Brook Benton · 1959
24 pressings8 countriesEasy ListeningJazz
It's Just A Matter Of Time was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 It's Just A Matter Of Time
13 pressings came out in 1959, the album's first year, in 6 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
1959- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG-20421
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR60077
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SR-60077-A FR4side A runout stamped
SR 60077 B FR3side B runout stamped
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR 60077Mercury SR-60077
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SRT60077 A MS2 A1Side A Runout - Stamped
SRT60077 B MS2 A1Side Runout - Stamped
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG-20421
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG 20421Mercury MG-20421
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MG-20421-A1 MS-1 FSide A Runout Etched
MG-20421-B2 MS-II FSide B Runout Etched
MG-20421Side A and B Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Canada | Mercury MG-C 20421 / Mercury MG C-20421First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | Canada | Mercury MG-C20421 / Mercury MG-20421First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | Canada | Mercury MG 20421First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | Italy | Mercury MG-20421First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1959 | Netherlands | Mercury 135 029 MCYFirst yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1959 | New Zealand | Mercury MG 20421First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Mercury SR60077First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1959 | US | Mercury MG-20421First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Mercury SR60077First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1959 | US | Mercury SR 60077 / Mercury SR-60077First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1959 | US | Mercury MG-20421First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Mercury MG 20421 / Mercury MG-20421First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | UK | Mercury MMC 14015First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | UK | Mercury 20040MCLLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | Summit SG 050LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Italy | Ermitage VNL 18746LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Mercury MG-20421LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Brazil | Mercury SLP-6.015 / Mercury SLP-6015LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Canada | Mercury SR-C60077 / Mercury SR C-60077LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Fontana 6430 058LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Netherlands | Mercury 125 029 MCLLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Netherlands | Mercury 134 522 MFY / Mercury International 134 522 MFYLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Mercury SMWL 21013LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Mercury SR60077LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1The Nearness Of You3:19
- A2I Can't Begin To Tell You3:23
- A3You Tell Me Your Dream, I'll Tell You Mine2:35
- A4I'm In The Mood For Love3:28
- A5But Beautiful2:32
- A6When I Fall In Love3:12
- B1Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me3:26
- B2I'll String Along With You2:44
- B3The More I See You2:47
- B4Love Me Or Leave Me2:49
- B5I Could Have Told You3:38
- B6It's Just A Matter Of Time2:26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of It's Just A Matter Of Time are there?
24 vinyl pressings of It's Just A Matter Of Time are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1959 and 2020.
When was It's Just A Matter Of Time first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in US, UK, Canada, Italy and more. One of them is Mercury SR60077.
How do I tell if my copy of It's Just A Matter Of Time is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SR60077, MG-20421, SR 60077, MG 20421) 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 It's Just A Matter Of Time 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.
