France
1958- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG 20453Mercury 7193
- Format
- LP, Album
Gerry MulliganA Profile Of Gerry Mulligan
Vinyl pressings
A Profile Of Gerry Mulligan
by Gerry Mulligan · 1958
14 pressings7 countriesCool JazzJazz
A Profile Of Gerry Mulligan was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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 A Profile Of Gerry Mulligan
1 pressing came out in 1958, 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.
1950s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | France | Mercury MG 20453 / Mercury 7193First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1959 | Australia | Mercury MG-20453LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | Canada | Mercury MG-20453LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Mercury MG-20453LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Mercury MG-20453LP, Album, Promo, White Label, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, White Label, Mono · Promo, Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | UK | Mercury SMWL.21046LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | TRIP TLP 5531LP, Mono, Reissue · Mono | LP, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Japan | Mercury 195J-37LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1984 | Japan | Mercury 195J-37LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1989 | Spain | Verve Records 424 538-1LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Mercury MC 38LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Mercury MG-20453LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Mercury MG-20453LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Mercury MG-20453LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Makin' Whoopee3:57
- A2Demanton5:33
- A3Duke Ellington Medley: Moon Mist; In A Sentimental Mood4:23
- B1Westward Walk4:20
- B2La Plus Que Lente3:23
- B3Blues8:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Profile Of Gerry Mulligan are there?
14 vinyl pressings of A Profile Of Gerry Mulligan are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1958 and 1989.
When was A Profile Of Gerry Mulligan first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in France. One of them is Mercury MG 20453.
How do I tell if my copy of A Profile Of Gerry Mulligan is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MG 20453) 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 A Profile Of Gerry Mulligan 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.
