US
January 1965- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 8104Atlantic 8104
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-64631-B AT WEtched A
ST-A-64632-B AT WEtched B
ST-A-64631Label A
ST-A-64632Label B
Don Covay & The GoodtimersMercy!
Vinyl pressings
Mercy!
by Don Covay & The Goodtimers · 1965
11 pressings5 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Mercy! was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Mercy!
5 pressings came out in 1965, 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
January 1965- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 8104
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
A-12155-A AT WSide A runout variant 1
A-12156-C AT WSide B runout variant 1
A-12155-A AT. [Block-shaped "S"] W –Side A runout variant 2
A-12156-C AT W [Block-shaped "S"]Side B runout variant 2
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 8104
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic ATL 5025
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Canada
1965- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic AT 8104
- 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.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Canada | Atlantic AT 8104First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | UK | Atlantic ATL 5025First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Atlantic 8104First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1965 | US | Atlantic SD 8104 / Atlantic 8104First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Atlantic 8104First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Germany | Atlantic AS 128 015LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Atlantic AS 128 015 / Atlantic AS 128015LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | Atlantic P-6168A / Atlantic SD 8104LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| ? | Japan | Atlantic P-6168A / Atlantic SD 8104LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Atlantic SD 8104LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Atlantic 8104LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Mercy, Mercy2:21
- A2I'll Be Satisfied3:15
- A3Come On In2:20
- A4Can't Stay Away2:48
- A5Can't Fight It Baby2:51
- A6You're Good For Me3:29
- B1Take This Hurt Off Me2:27
- B2Daddy Loves Baby2:21
- B3Come See About Me3:21
- B4You Must Believe In Me2:35
- B5Please Don't Let Me Know2:20
- B6Just Because3:23
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mercy! are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Mercy! are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1965 and 1969.
When was Mercy! first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is Atlantic SD 8104, released January 1965.
How do I tell if my copy of Mercy! is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SD 8104, 8104, ATL 5025, AT 8104) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST-A-64631-B AT W and ST-A-64632-B AT W. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mercy! 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.
