US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR 61223Mercury SR-61223
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SR 61223-A- M1 [(etched) 1-1 1 MR]Runout, Stamped, Side 1
SR 61223-B- M1 [(etched) 11-1 MR]Runout, Stamped, Side 2
Chuck BerryConcerto In B Goode
Vinyl pressings
Concerto In B Goode
by Chuck Berry · 1969
10 pressings7 countriesRock & RollRhythm & BluesVocalInstrumental
Concerto In B Goode 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 Concerto In B Goode
7 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 5 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 61223Mercury SR-61223
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SR 61223-A- M1 [(etched) 1-1 1]Runout, Stamped, Side 1
SR 61223-B- M1 [(etched) 11-1]Runout, Stamped, Side 2
UK
October 1969- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SMCL.20162
- Format
- LP, Album
UK
1969- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SMCL.20162
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
134222 1Y//2▽420 1 1A side, stamped
134222 2Y//1 420 1 1 1B side, stamped
134 222 MCYLabel
134 222 1YLabel, side A
Canada
1969- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR 61223Mercury SR. 61223
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Netherlands
1969- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 134 222 MCY
- 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Canada | Mercury SR 61223 / Mercury SR. 61223First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Japan | Mercury SM-7296First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1969 | Netherlands | Mercury 134 222 MCYFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | Mercury SMCL.20162First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | Mercury SR 61223 / Mercury SR-61223First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Mercury SR 61223 / Mercury SR-61223First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1969 | UK | Mercury SMCL.20162First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | US | Mercury SR 61223 / Mercury SR-61223LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Mercury RS - 139 / Mercury 134 222MCYLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | France | Mercury 134.222 MCYLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Good Looking Woman2:16
- A2My Woman4:50
- A3It's Too Dark In There3:50
- A4Put Her Down4:57
- BConcerto In "B Goode"18:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Concerto In B Goode are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Concerto In B Goode are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1969 and 2021.
When was Concerto In B Goode first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, UK, Canada, Netherlands and more. One of them is Mercury SR 61223.
How do I tell if my copy of Concerto In B Goode is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SR 61223, SMCL.20162, 134 222 MCY, SM-7296) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SR 61223-A- M1 [(etched) 1-1 1 MR] and SR 61223-B- M1 [(etched) 11-1 MR]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Concerto In B Goode 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.
