US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG20090Mercury MG-20090
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MG 20090A MF1 A2
MG 20090B MF1 D2
Erroll GarnerAfternoon Of An Elf
Vinyl pressings
Afternoon Of An Elf
by Erroll Garner · 1955
12 pressings7 countriesBopJazz
Afternoon Of An Elf was first pressed on vinyl in 1955. 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 Afternoon Of An Elf
2 pressings came out in 1955, 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.
Canada
1955- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG20090
- 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 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Canada | Mercury MG20090First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | US | Mercury MG20090 / Mercury MG-20090First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | US | Mercury MG-20090 / Mercury MG20090LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | France | Mercury 7194LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Japan | Mercury 195J-52(M) / Mercury MG 20090LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1986 | US | Mercury 826 457-1LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Japan | Mercury MG 20090 / Mercury MG20090LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Mercury Discos MG 20090LP | LP |
| ? | Canada | Mercury MG20090LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Netherlands | Mercury MG 20090LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Mercury MPL6539LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Mercury MG 20090 / Mercury MG20090LP, Album, Reissue, Styrene, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Styrene, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Afternoon Of An Elf5:47
- A2Don't Be That Way6:17
- A3St. James Infimary6:03
- B1A Smooth One4:15
- B2Is You Is Or Is You Ain't My Baby3:51
- B3All My Loves Are You4:55
- B4Fandango4:52
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Afternoon Of An Elf are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Afternoon Of An Elf are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1955 and 1991.
When was Afternoon Of An Elf first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in US, Canada. One of them is Mercury MG20090.
How do I tell if my copy of Afternoon Of An Elf is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MG20090) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MG 20090A MF1 A2 and MG 20090B MF1 D2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Afternoon Of An Elf 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.
