US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG-20592
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Johnny PrestonRunning Bear
Vinyl pressings
Running Bear
by Johnny Preston · 1960
14 pressings4 countriesCountryVocalFolkWorld
Running Bear was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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 Running Bear
8 pressings came out in 1960, 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
1960- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR 60250
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SR 60250-A MS1 FFSide A
SR 60250-B MS1 FFSide B
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR 60250
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG 20592Mercury MG-20592
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG-20592
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MG 20592A M4 III -SIDE A (stamped)
MG 20592B M4 III -SIDE B (stamped)
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR 60250
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SR 60250 A M2 T I-IIIISide A
SR 60250 B M1 - II-IIIII
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Australia | Mercury MG 20592First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Mercury MG-20592First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Mercury SR 60250First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | US | Mercury SR 60250First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | US | Mercury MG 20592 / Mercury MG-20592First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Mercury MG-20592First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Mercury SR 60250First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | US | Mercury SR 60250First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | Canada | Wing Records MGW 12246 / Wing Records MGW-12246-WLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Wing Records MGW 12246 / Wing Records MGW-12246-WLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Mercury Wing SRW 16246 / Mercury Wing SRW-16246-WLP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1967 | US | Mercury MG-20592LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Mercury MG 20592LP | LP |
| ? | UK | Mercury MMC 14051LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Running Bear2:33
- A2What Am I Living For2:27
- A3Earth Angel2:05
- A4Guardian Angel2:16
- A5Hearts Of Stone2:06
- A6Chief Heartbreak2:00
- B1The Twist1:56
- B2You'll Never Walk Alone2:26
- B3Pretend2:26
- B4Danny Boy2:26
- B5Dream1:50
- B6Madre De Dios (Mother Of God)3:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Running Bear are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Running Bear are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1960 and 1967.
When was Running Bear first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US, Australia. One of them is Mercury MG-20592.
How do I tell if my copy of Running Bear is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MG-20592, SR 60250, MG 20592) 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 Running Bear 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.
