US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 8165
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-681213 LW ATSide A runout
ST-A-681214 LW ATSide B runout
ST-A-681213Side A label
ST-A-681214Side A label
Carmen McRaePortrait Of Carmen
Vinyl pressings
Portrait Of Carmen
by Carmen McRae · 1968
11 pressings4 countriesVocalJazz
Portrait Of Carmen was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Portrait Of Carmen
9 pressings came out in 1968, the album's first year, in 3 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
1968- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 8165
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 8165
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 8165
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-681213 AA (MR) LW AT △11515 WSide A etched [(MR) stamped]
ST-A-681214 AA (MR) AT LW △11515-X WSide B etched [(MR) stamped]
ST-A-681213-MOSide A label
ST-A-681214-MOSide B label
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 8165
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Columbia Records Pressing
- Runout / matrix
(Side 1) A-12739-1A CT
(Side 2) A-12740-1A CT
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 8165
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-681213 1ASide 1
ST-A-681214 1BSide 2
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.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Canada | Atlantic SD 8165First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | UK | Atlantic 590 026First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Atlantic SD 8165First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Atlantic SD 8165First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | US | Atlantic 8165First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | US | Atlantic SD 8165First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Atlantic 8165First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | US | Atlantic SD 8165First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Atlantic SD 8165First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Japan | Atlantic P-6049ALP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Atlantic SD 8165LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1I'm Always Drunk In San Francisco3:01
- A2Elusive Butterfly2:59
- A3Day By Day2:25
- A4When You Get Around To Me2:54
- A5Walking Happy2:33
- A6My Very Own Person2:55
- B1Ask Any Woman2:58
- B2Boy, Do I Have A Surprise For You3:21
- B3Loads Of Love3:54
- B4I Haven't Got Anything Better To Do4:29
- B5Wonder Why2:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Portrait Of Carmen are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Portrait Of Carmen are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1968 and 1975.
When was Portrait Of Carmen first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is Atlantic SD 8165.
How do I tell if my copy of Portrait Of Carmen is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SD 8165, 8165, 590 026) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST-A-681213 LW AT and ST-A-681214 LW AT. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Portrait Of Carmen 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.
