US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Chess 2090
- Format
- 45 RPM, 7"
- Runout / matrix
18420 STM-4234-1 (Logo)Runout side A
18421-1 STM4235-6 SB 1-1 MRRunout side B
Chuck BerryTulane / Have Mercy Judge
Vinyl pressings
Tulane / Have Mercy Judge
by Chuck Berry · 1970
11 pressings3 countriesRock & RollRock
Tulane / Have Mercy Judge was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Tulane / Have Mercy Judge
10 pressings came out in 1970, 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
1970- Label and catalog number
- Chess 2090
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
18420Label A
18421Label B
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Chess 2090
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
18420Label A
18421Label B
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Chess 2090
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
18420 (MR) △80106 STM-4234-2 ΩRunout Side A
18421 (MR) △80106-X STM4235-2 ΩRunout Side B
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Chess 2090
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
18420 STM-4234-1 [Ω(2)]A side runout
18421 STM-4235-1 [Ω(2)]B side runout
18420Label A
18421Label B
France
1970- Label and catalog number
- Chess 169 550
- Format
- 45 RPM, 7"
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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | France | Chess 169 550First year45 RPM, 7" | 45 RPM, 7" |
| 1970 | Italy | Cadet DE. 2742First year7", 45 RPM, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox |
| 1970 | Italy | Cadet DE. 2742First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Italy | Cadet DE. 2742First year7", 45 RPM, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox |
| 1970 | Italy | Cadet DE. 2742First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | US | Chess 2090First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1970 | US | Chess 2090First year45 RPM, 7" | 45 RPM, 7" |
| 1970 | US | Chess 2090First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | US | Chess 2090First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | US | Chess 2090First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Chess 20907", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ATulane2:35
- BHave Mercy Judge2:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tulane / Have Mercy Judge are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Tulane / Have Mercy Judge are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was Tulane / Have Mercy Judge first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, France, Italy. One of them is Chess 2090.
How do I tell if my copy of Tulane / Have Mercy Judge is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2090, 169 550, DE. 2742) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 18420 STM-4234-1 (Logo) and 18421-1 STM4235-6 SB 1-1 MR. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tulane / Have Mercy Judge 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.
