France
1965- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records 26 908
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
VEV 26 908 PEP 6508 380 ο ο οRunout, side A, stamped
VEV 26 908 PEP 6509 380 ο ο ο οRunout, side B, stamped
PEP 6508Label, side A
PEP 6509Label, side B
Jimmy SmithGot My Mojo Working
Vinyl pressings
Got My Mojo Working
by Jimmy Smith · 1965
18 pressings9 countriesSoul-JazzJazzFunk / Soul
Got My Mojo Working was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Got My Mojo Working
1 pressing came out in 1965, 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 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | France | Verve Records 26 908First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1966 | Australia | Verve Records V-51097", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Germany | Verve Records 581297", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Germany | Verve Records 58 1297", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | Italy | Verve Records VK 72.001 / Verve Records V 72.0017", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Japan | Verve Records DV-1027", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | UK | Verve Records VS-5367", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | US | Verve Records VK 103937", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | US | Verve Records VK-103937", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | US | Verve Records VK-103937", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | US | Verve Records VK-103937", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1966 | US | Verve Records VK 103937", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | UK | Verve Records VS 5367", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | UK | Verve Records VS 5367", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | UK | Verve Records VS 5367", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Verve Records V-10393X7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Nigeria | Verve Records 581297", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Verve Sounds Of Fame VK-1477", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AGot My Mojo Working -- Part 12:55
- BGot My Mojo Working -- Part 22:53
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Got My Mojo Working are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Got My Mojo Working are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1965 and 1966.
When was Got My Mojo Working first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in France. One of them is Verve Records 26 908.
How do I tell if my copy of Got My Mojo Working is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 26 908) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VEV 26 908 PEP 6508 380 ο ο ο and VEV 26 908 PEP 6509 380 ο ο ο ο. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Got My Mojo Working 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.
