US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR 61146Mercury SR-61146
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Mercury Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SR 61146-A-M1 11-14-67 MR IRunout A
SR 61146-B-M1 11-14-67 MRRunout B
Jerry ButlerMr. Dream Merchant
Vinyl pressings
Mr. Dream Merchant
by Jerry Butler · 1967
10 pressings3 countriesSoulBalladRhythm & BluesFunk / Soul
Mr. Dream Merchant was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 Mr. Dream Merchant
6 pressings came out in 1967, 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
1967- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG 21146
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
o MG 21146 A M1 T B3Runout A
o MG 21146 B M3 T A4Runout B
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR 61146Mercury SR-61146
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SR 61146-A-M1 MR ISide 1, stamped, MR I etched
SR 61146-B-M1 MR ISide 2, stamped, MR I etched
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR 61146Mercury SR-61146
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SR 61146-A-M1 MR I DSide 1, stamped, MR I D etched
SR 61146-B-M1 MR I DSide 2, stamped, MR I D etched
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR 61146Mercury SR-61146
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono · White Label Promo
- Runout / matrix
SR 61146-A-M1 MR ISide 1, stamped, MR I etched
SR 61146-B-M1 MR ISide 2, stamped, MR I etched
UK
1967- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 20118 SMCL
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
134070 1Y//1▽420 1 11 5Runout side A
134070 2Y//1▽420 1 11 2Runout side B
134 070 1YLabel side A
134 070 2YLabel 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.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | UK | Mercury 20118 SMCLFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Mercury SR 61146 / Mercury SR-61146First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Mercury MG 21146First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | US | Mercury SR 61146 / Mercury SR-61146First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1967 | US | Mercury SR 61146 / Mercury SR-61146First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Mercury SR 61146 / Mercury SR-61146First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1968 | Canada | Mercury SR 61146LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | US | Mercury SR 61146LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | US | Mercury SR 61146LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | UK | Mercury 6855 006LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Mr. Dream Merchant2:47
- A2(Nobody Ever Loved Anybody) The Way I Love You2:55
- A3Mr. Dee Jay (I Got A Heartache)2:50
- A4I Come To You2:34
- A5When A Woman Loves A Man (When A Man Loves A Woman)2:47
- A6Alfie2:45
- B1Lost2:35
- B2Beside You2:56
- B3To Make A Big Man Cry3:12
- B4100 Lbs. Of Clay2:50
- B5Yesterday2:38
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mr. Dream Merchant are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Mr. Dream Merchant are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1967 and 1971.
When was Mr. Dream Merchant first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in US, UK. One of them is Mercury SR 61146.
How do I tell if my copy of Mr. Dream Merchant is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SR 61146, MG 21146, 20118 SMCL) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SR 61146-A-M1 11-14-67 MR I and SR 61146-B-M1 11-14-67 MR. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mr. Dream Merchant 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.
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