US
September 1959- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG50222Mercury Living Presence MG50222
- Format
- LP, Mono · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MG 50222A FR1 I A1 JJSide A runout
MG 50222B FR1 I JJ A1Side B runout
Frederick FennellPopovers
Vinyl pressings
Popovers
by Frederick Fennell · 1959
14 pressings4 countriesClassical
Popovers was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 Popovers
1 pressing came out in 1959, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | US | Mercury MG50222 / Mercury Living Presence MG50222First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Canada | Mercury SR90222LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1960 | Canada | Mercury MG 50222LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | Canada | Mercury SRC90222LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1960 | New Zealand | Mercury SR90222LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1960 | New Zealand | Mercury MG50222 / Mercury Living Presence MG50222LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Mercury MG 50222LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Mercury SR90222 / Mercury Living Presence SR90222LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1960 | US | Mercury SR90222 / Mercury Living Presence SR90222LP, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1960 | US | Mercury SR90222 / Mercury Living Presence SR90222LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1960 | UK | Mercury MMA 11092LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | UK | Mercury AMS 16041LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Mercury SR90222 / Mercury Living Presence SR90222LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Mercury SR90222 / Mercury Living Presence SR90222LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Polks And Fugue (From "Schwanda")
- A2Liebestraum
- A3Hora Staccato
- A4Prelude In G Minor
- A5Russian Sailors' Dance
- B1Procession Of The Nobles
- B2Clair De Lune
- B3Finlandia
- B4Love's Dream After The Ball
- B5Polka (From "The Golden Age")
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Popovers are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Popovers are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1959 and 1960.
When was Popovers first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in US. One of them is Mercury MG50222, released September 1959.
How do I tell if my copy of Popovers is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MG50222) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MG 50222A FR1 I A1 JJ and MG 50222B FR1 I JJ A1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Popovers 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.