US
December 1968- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR-61198
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Vinyl pressings
The Ice Man Cometh
by Jerry Butler · 1968
17 pressings9 countriesSoulRhythm & BluesBalladFunk / Soul
The Ice Man Cometh was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Ice Man Cometh
11 pressings came out in 1968, the album's first year, in 4 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
1968- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR-61198
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SR 61198A 1S I A IA side variant 1
SR 61198-B-1S I A IB side variant 1
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR 61198Mercury SR-61198
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Mercury Manufacturing Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SR 61198-A-M2 III-II MRSide A runout, stamped, III-II slashes and MR etched
SR 61198-B-M2 I-III MRSide B runout, stamped, I-III slashes and MR etched
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR-61198
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SR 61198A 1S I + C2Side A runout stamped
SR 61198B 2S I + A1Side B runout stamped
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR-61198
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Mercury Manufacturing Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SR 61198-A-M3 II-II MRSide A runout, stamped, II-II slashed & MR etched:
SR 61198-A-M3 II-III MRSide B runout, stamped, II-III slashed & MR etched:
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR 61198Mercury SR-61198
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Mercury Manufacturing Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SR 61198-A-M6 I-I MRSide A runout, stamped, I-I slashes and MR etched
SR 61198-B-M7 I-II MRSide B runout, stamped, I-II slashes and MR etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Canada | Mercury SR-61198 / Mercury SR 61198First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | New Zealand | Mercury SR-61198First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | UK | Mercury 20154 SMCLFirst yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1968 | US | Mercury SR-61198First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Mercury SR 61198 / Mercury SR-61198First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Mercury SR-61198First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | US | Mercury SR-61198First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Mercury SR 61198 / Mercury SR-61198First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Mercury SR-61198 / Mercury SR 61198First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Mercury SR-61198First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1968 | US | Mercury SR-61198First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Australia | Mercury RS 140 / Mercury 134 202MCYLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | France | Mercury 134.202 MCYLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | Netherlands | Mercury 134 202 MCYLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | UK | Mercury 20154SMCL / Mercury 20154 SMCLLP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Europe | Mercury 700146 / Elemental Music 700146LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Italy | Mercury DT 0203302281LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Hey Western Union Man2:37
- A2Can't Forget About You Baby2:36
- A3Only The Strong Survive2:35
- A4How Can I Get In Touch With You2:26
- A5Just Because I Really Love You2:37
- A6Lost2:35
- B1Never Give You Up2:56
- B2Are You Happy2:40
- B3(Strange) I Still Love You2:50
- B4Go Away - Find Yourself2:52
- B5I Stop By Heaven3:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Ice Man Cometh are there?
17 vinyl pressings of The Ice Man Cometh are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1968 and 2024.
When was The Ice Man Cometh first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in US, UK, Canada, New Zealand. One of them is Mercury SR-61198, released December 1968.
How do I tell if my copy of The Ice Man Cometh is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SR-61198, SR 61198, 20154 SMCL) 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 Ice Man Cometh 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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