UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6338 212
- Format
- LP
Johnny RodriguezIntroducing Johnny Rodriguez
Vinyl pressings
Introducing Johnny Rodriguez
by Johnny Rodriguez · 1973
10 pressings4 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
Introducing Johnny Rodriguez was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Introducing Johnny Rodriguez
7 pressings came out in 1973, 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR-61378Mercury SR 61378
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SR 61378 A-CP3 MS G.K.Runout side A [Variant 1]
SR 61378 B-CP2 MS G.K.Runout side B [Variant 1]
SR 61378 A-CS5 MS G.K.Runout side A [Variant 2]
SR 61378 B-CS5 MS G.K.Runout side B [Variant 2]
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR-61378
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR-61378
- Format
- LP, Album · PRC Richmond Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SR 61378-A-PR1 MS G.K. PR DRunout, A-Side
SR 61378-B-PR1 MS G.K. PR DRunout, B-Side
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR-61378Mercury SR 61378
- Format
- LP, Album · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SR 61378 A-CS5 MS 2 S G.K. A 5Side A runout
SR 61378 B-CS5 MS S 1 G.K. A2Side B runout
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR-61378Mercury SR 61378
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SR 61378 A-PR1 MS-11-1 G.K. PR DRunout Side A
SR 61378 B-PR1 MS-11-1 G.K. PR DRunout Side B
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.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Canada | Mercury SR-61378 / Mercury SR 61378First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | UK | Mercury 6338 212First yearLP | LP |
| 1973 | US | Mercury SR-61378 / Mercury SR 61378First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Mercury SR-61378First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Mercury SR-61378First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Mercury SR-61378 / Mercury SR 61378First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1973 | US | Mercury SR-61378 / Mercury SR 61378First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | South Africa | Mercury 6338 503LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Mercury SR-61378LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Mercury SR-61378LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1You Always Come Back (To Hurting Me)
- A2I Wonder Where You Are Tonight
- A3One More Chance To Be With You
- A4Jealous Darlin'
- A5Easy Come Easy Go
- A6Answer To Your Letter
- B1Pass Me By (If You're Only Passing Through)
- B2Jealous Heart
- B3We Had A Good Time Trying
- B4You Go Around
- B5Leavin' Somethin' Left To Do
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Introducing Johnny Rodriguez are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Introducing Johnny Rodriguez are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1973 and 1974.
When was Introducing Johnny Rodriguez first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in UK, US, Canada. One of them is Mercury 6338 212.
How do I tell if my copy of Introducing Johnny Rodriguez is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6338 212, SR-61378) 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 Introducing Johnny Rodriguez 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.