US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR 60136Mercury SR-60136
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SR 60136A MS1Stamper, Side A
SR 60136B MS1Stamper, Side B
Buddy Rich And His OrchestraRichcraft
Vinyl pressings
Richcraft
by Buddy Rich And His Orchestra · 1959
11 pressings3 countriesHard BopJazz
Richcraft 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 Richcraft
2 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 MG 20451
- 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | US | Mercury SR 60136 / Mercury SR-60136First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1959 | US | Mercury MG 20451First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | UK | Mercury SMWL21035 / Mercury 134 600 MFYLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | Mercury SMWL 21035LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | US | TRIP TLP-5586LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | Mercury International 134 600 MFY / Mercury 134 600 MFYLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Mercury MG 20451LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | TRIP TLP-5586LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Ambassador Records S/98056LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Ambassador Records S/98056LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Ambassador Records 98056LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Indiana (Back Home Again In Indiana)3:38
- A2Richcraft3:06
- A3Sweets Tooth4:01
- A4Clap Hands, Here Comes Charlie3:04
- A5Yardbird Suite2:59
- B1Cherokee (Indian Love Song)4:08
- B2I Want A Little Girl4:12
- B3From The Sticks4:42
- B4Song Of The Islands4:09
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Richcraft are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Richcraft are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1959 and 1976.
When was Richcraft first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in US. One of them is Mercury SR 60136.
How do I tell if my copy of Richcraft is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SR 60136, MG 20451) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SR 60136A MS1 and SR 60136B MS1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Richcraft 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.