US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Mercury PPS 2009
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Johnny Best And His All StarsDixieland Left And Right
Vinyl pressings
Dixieland Left And Right
by Johnny Best And His All Stars · 1961
11 pressings6 countriesDixielandJazz
Dixieland Left And Right was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Dixieland Left And Right
6 pressings came out in 1961, the album's first year, in 3 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
1961- Label and catalog number
- Mercury PPS 6009Mercury PPS-6009
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
PPS 6009-A-MS1 FSide A stamped except "F" etched
PPS 6009-B-MS1 FSide B stamped except "F" etched
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Mercury PPS 6009Mercury PPS-6009
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
PPS 6009-A-MS1 - SR69009 FSide A stamped exc. - SR69009 and F etched
PPS 6009-B-MS1 - SR69009 FSide B stamped exc. - SR69009 and F etched
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Mercury PPS 6009
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Promo
UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MMC 14075
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Promo
Argentina
1961- Label and catalog number
- Mercury smg 20545
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Argentina | Mercury smg 20545First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | UK | Mercury MMC 14075First yearLP, Stereo, Promo · Promo | LP, Stereo, Promo · Promo |
| 1961 | US | Mercury PPS 2009First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Mercury PPS 6009First yearLP, Stereo, Promo · Promo | LP, Stereo, Promo · Promo |
| 1961 | US | Mercury PPS 6009 / Mercury PPS-6009First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Mercury PPS 6009 / Mercury PPS-6009First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Mercury PPS 2009LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Netherlands | Mercury MDY 135 350LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Taiwan | International Record GL-6LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Mercury PPS 6009 / Mercury PPS-6009LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Mercury PPS 6009LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Little Sir Echo2:29
- A2Little Rock Getaway3:05
- A3A Good Man Is Hard To Find2:59
- A4Clap Hands, Here Comes Charlie2:40
- A5Blue Turning Grey Over You3:27
- A6Cornet Chop Suey2:58
- B1When You're Smiling (The Whole World Smiles With You)2:38
- B2Please Don't Talk About Me When I'm Gone2:22
- B3Carolina In The Morning3:47
- B4The Weary Blues2:29
- B5Sam's Song (The Happy Tune)4:07
- B6You're Just In Love2:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dixieland Left And Right are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Dixieland Left And Right are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Dixieland Left And Right first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US, UK, Argentina. One of them is Mercury PPS 2009.
How do I tell if my copy of Dixieland Left And Right is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PPS 2009, PPS 6009, MMC 14075, smg 20545) 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 Dixieland Left And Right 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.