US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Vee Jay Records LP 3025Vee Jay Records VJLP 3025
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
S-61-2122 Bell Sound LW ARCSide A
S-61-2123 Bell Sound LW ARCSide B
61-2122Side A Label
61-2123Side B Label
Eddie HarrisMighty Like A Rose
Vinyl pressings
Mighty Like A Rose
by Eddie Harris · 1961
11 pressings4 countriesBopSoul-JazzJazz
Mighty Like A Rose was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Mighty Like A Rose
6 pressings came out in 1961, the album's first year, in 2 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
1961- Label and catalog number
- Vee Jay Records LP 3025Vee Jay Records VJLP 3025
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Vee Jay Records VJLP 3025Vee Jay Records SR 3025
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Vee Jay Records LP 3025Vee Jay Records LP-3025
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Microgroove
- Runout / matrix
61-2122A label
61-2123B label
S - C1 - 2122 A C111117 Bell Sound LWA
S - C1 - 2123 Bell Sound LW AR2 10117B
Canada
1961- Label and catalog number
- Vee Jay Records LP 3025Vee Jay Records LP-3025
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Microgroove
- Runout / matrix
S 61-2122 BELL SOUND etchedSide 1 Runout
S 61-2122 BELL SOUND etchedSide 1 Runout
Canada
1961- Label and catalog number
- Vee Jay Records SR 3025Vee Jay Records VJSR 3025
- 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 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Canada | Vee Jay Records LP 3025 / Vee Jay Records LP-3025First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | Canada | Vee Jay Records SR 3025 / Vee Jay Records VJSR 3025First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Vee Jay Records LP 3025 / Vee Jay Records VJLP 3025First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Vee Jay Records LP 3025 / Vee Jay Records VJLP 3025First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Vee Jay Records VJLP 3025 / Vee Jay Records SR 3025First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Vee Jay Records LP 3025 / Vee Jay Records LP-3025First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | UK | Stateside SL 10018LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Vee Jay Records 22YB-2016LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Vee Jay Records SR 3025 / Vee Jay Records VJLP 3025LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | US | Stereo Sounds SA-19LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Vee Jay Records SR 3025LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1My Buddy5:33
- A2Willow Weep For Me3:48
- A3Spartacus4:35
- A4Mighty Like A Rose2:03
- B1God Bless The Child3:50
- B2Sally T3:32
- B3Fontessa5:22
- B4There Is No Time2:52
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mighty Like A Rose are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Mighty Like A Rose are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1961 and 1963.
When was Mighty Like A Rose first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US, Canada. One of them is Vee Jay Records LP 3025.
How do I tell if my copy of Mighty Like A Rose is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LP 3025, VJLP 3025, SR 3025) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, S-61-2122 Bell Sound LW ARC and S-61-2123 Bell Sound LW ARC. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mighty Like A Rose 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.
