US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG 21032Mercury MG-21032
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MG 21032A M1 RR R1Side A runout
MG 21032B M2 RR R-11Side B runout
Johnny MandelThe Sandpiper (The Original Motion Picture Sound Track)
Vinyl pressings
The Sandpiper (The Original Motion Picture Sound Track)
by Johnny Mandel · 1965
10 pressings4 countriesSoundtrackScoreJazzStage & Screen
The Sandpiper 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 The Sandpiper
8 pressings came out in 1965, 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
1965- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR 61032
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Richmond Record Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SR 61032-A- M3 RRRunout side A
SR 61032-B- M4 RRRunout side B
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR 61032Mercury SR-61032
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SR 61032-A- M3 (RR III D (backwards) Etched))Side 1 Stamped
SR 61032-B- M4 ( MR R III D (backwards) Etched)Side 2 Stamped
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG 21032Mercury MG-21032
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MG 21032A M1 RR R1Side A runout
MG 21032B M2 RR R-111Side B runout
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG 21032
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 20065 MCL
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
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.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Canada | Mercury SR 61032First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | Canada | Mercury MG 21032First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | UK | Mercury 20065 MCLFirst yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Mercury MG 21032 / Mercury MG-21032First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Mercury SR 61032First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Mercury SR 61032 / Mercury SR-61032First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Mercury MG 21032First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1965 | US | Mercury MG 21032 / Mercury MG-21032First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Japan | Mercury FDX 288LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Mercury 20065 SMCLLP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Shadow Of Your Smile1:53
- A2Main Title4:13
- A3Desire2:25
- A4Seduction5:00
- A5San Simeon4:16
- B1Weekend Montage4:25
- B2Baby Sandpiper3:49
- B3Art Gallery5:34
- B4End Title2:34
- B5Bird Bath2:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Sandpiper are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Sandpiper are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1965 and 1975.
When was The Sandpiper first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is Mercury MG 21032.
How do I tell if my copy of The Sandpiper is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MG 21032, SR 61032, 20065 MCL) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MG 21032A M1 RR R1 and MG 21032B M2 RR R-11. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Sandpiper 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.
