US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR 61222
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SR 61222-A-M1 -1-11 3D MRSide A stamped, exc. -1-11 3D MR
SR 61222-B-M1 11-1 3D MRSide B stamped, exc.11-1 3D MR
Buddy Miles ExpressElectric Church
Vinyl pressings
Electric Church
by Buddy Miles Express · 1969
15 pressings10 countriesRockFunk / SoulBlues
Electric Church was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Electric Church
10 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 8 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
1969- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR 61222
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SR 61222-A-M1 1-1 3D MRSide A stamped, exc. -1-1 3D MR
SR 61222-B-M1 1-1 3D MRSide B stamped, exc.1-1 3D MR
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR 61222
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
UK
November 1969- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SMCL 20163
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
134211 1Y//1∆420
134211 2Y//1∆420
Australia
1969- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR 136
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Canada
1969- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR 61222
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Australia | Mercury SR 136First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Canada | Mercury SR 61222First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Europe | Mercury 134 211 MCYFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Japan | Mercury SMX-7100First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | New Zealand | Mercury SR 61222First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | South Africa | Mercury SR 9022First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Mercury SR 61222First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Mercury SR 61222First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | Mercury SR 61222First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | Mercury SMCL 20163First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Italy | Mercury 134211MCY/PLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | US | Mercury SR 61222LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Mexico | Fontana 6460 901LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Mercury SR 61222LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Mercury SR-61222LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Miss Lady4:41
- A269 Freedom Special2:53
- A3Cigarettes & Coffee8:25
- A4Destructive Love4:15
- B1Texas7:53
- B2My Chant4:27
- B3Wrap It Up5:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Electric Church are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Electric Church are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1969 and 1998.
When was Electric Church first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Mercury SR 61222.
How do I tell if my copy of Electric Church is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SR 61222, SMCL 20163, SR 136, 134 211 MCY) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SR 61222-A-M1 -1-11 3D MR and SR 61222-B-M1 11-1 3D MR. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Electric Church 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.