US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Emarcy MG 36134
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Helen MerrillThe Nearness Of You
Vinyl pressings
The Nearness Of You
by Helen Merrill · 1958
10 pressings3 countriesCool JazzVocalJazz
The Nearness Of You 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 The Nearness Of You
2 pressings 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.
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG 36134
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MG 36134A MS1 F-SRunout Side A
MG 36134B MS1 F-SRunout Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | US | Emarcy MG 36134First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Mercury MG 36134First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Emarcy MG 36134LP, Single Sided, Album, Test Pressing, White Label, Mono · Test pressing, Mono | LP, Single Sided, Album, Test Pressing, White Label, Mono · Test pressing, Mono |
| 1959 | UK | Mercury MMB 12000LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Japan | Mercury SFX-7430LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Japan | Emarcy SFX-10504LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Japan | EmArcy EVER-1001(M) / Mercury EVER-1001(M)LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1982 | US | EmArcy EXPR-1018 / Mercury EXPR-1018LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Japan | Emarcy DMJ-5005 / Emarcy MG 36134LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Mercury MG 36134 / EmArcy MG 36134LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Bye Bye Blackbird2:58
- A2When The Sun Comes Out4:48
- A3I Remember You2:11
- A4Softly As In A Morning Sunrise3:21
- A5Dearly Beloved2:07
- A6Summertime3:29
- B1All Of You3:33
- B2I See Your Face Before Me2:41
- B3Let Me Love You2:49
- B4The Nearness Of You4:05
- B5This Time The Dream's On Me2:22
- B6Just Imagine3:23
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Nearness Of You are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Nearness Of You are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1958 and 1991.
When was The Nearness Of You first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in US. One of them is Emarcy MG 36134.
How do I tell if my copy of The Nearness Of You is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MG 36134) 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 The Nearness Of You 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.
