US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG 20639
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Red Labels
Eddie LaytonGreat Organ Hits
Vinyl pressings
Great Organ Hits
by Eddie Layton · 1961
11 pressings3 countriesEasy ListeningJazzPop
Great Organ Hits 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 Great Organ Hits
8 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
- Mercury SR 60639
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG 20639
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Black Labels
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR 60639
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Black Labels
- Runout / matrix
SR 60639 A M1 II-IIISide 1
SR 60639 B M1 II-I
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR 60639
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR-60639
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SR 60639-A-MS1
SR 60639-B-MS1
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.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | UK | Mercury MMC 14094First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | UK | Mercury CMS 18063First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Mercury MG 20639First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Mercury SR 60639First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Mercury SR-60639First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1961 | US | Mercury MG 20639First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Mercury SR 60639First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Mercury SR 60639First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Mercury SR-60639 / Mercury SR 60639LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Mercury SR-606397", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album, Jukebox, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album, Jukebox, Stereo |
| ? | US | Mercury SR 60639LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1The Happy Organ2:15
- A2Mr. Lucky2:30
- A3Ain't Misbehavin'2:45
- A4Tico Tico2:21
- A5You Can't Be True, Dear2:37
- A6Granada3:09
- B1Patricia2:42
- B2Twilight Time2:38
- B3The Dipsy Doodle2:17
- B4The Perfect Song2:23
- B5When The Organ Played At Twilight2:30
- B6By The Waters Of The Minnetonka2:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Great Organ Hits are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Great Organ Hits are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was Great Organ Hits first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US, UK. One of them is Mercury MG 20639.
How do I tell if my copy of Great Organ Hits is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MG 20639, SR 60639, SR-60639, MMC 14094) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Great Organ Hits 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.