US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRW 12234
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Buddy JohnsonWails
Vinyl pressings
Wails
by Buddy Johnson · 1959
10 pressings2 countriesJump BluesBig BandJazzRock
Wails 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 Wails
5 pressings came out in 1959, the album's first year. 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 SR 60072
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG-20330
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR 60072
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG 20330
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
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.
1950s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | US | Mercury SRW 12234First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1959 | US | Mercury SR 60072First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1959 | US | Mercury MG 20330First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1959 | US | Mercury MG-20330First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1959 | US | Mercury SR 60072First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | US | Mercury Wing MGW 12234 / Wing Records MGW 12234LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1963 | US | Mercury Wing SRW 16234LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Denmark | Official 6010LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | TRIP TLP-5585LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | TRIP TLP-5585LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Goodby Baby Here I Go2:20
- A2They All Say I'm The Biggest Fool2:31
- A3I Don't Care Who Knows2:35
- A4Lil' Dog2:48
- A5You'll Get Them Blues2:20
- A6Since I Fell For You3:22
- B1Baby Don't You Cry3:12
- B2Minglin'3:04
- B3Please Mr. Johnson2:20
- B4I Wonder Where Our Love Has Gone2:47
- B5I Cry2:31
- B6Stop Pretending2:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Wails are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Wails are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1959 and 1988.
When was Wails first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in US. One of them is Mercury SRW 12234.
How do I tell if my copy of Wails is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SRW 12234, SR 60072, MG-20330, MG 20330) 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 Wails 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.