US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Roulette R 52098
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
R LP-323 A-1BSide 1
R LP-323 B-1BSide 2
Vinyl pressings
The Mighty Two
by Louis Bellson · 1963
17 pressings9 countriesBossa NovaJazz
The Mighty Two was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Mighty Two
11 pressings came out in 1963, the album's first year, in 6 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
1963- Label and catalog number
- Roulette SR 52098
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
RLP-323A-1D 0Side A, stamped
RSD-323B-1D 0Side B, stamped
RSD-323-ASide A, Label
RSD-323-BSide B, Label
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Roulette SR-52098
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
RSD-323 A-1B ISide 1
RSD-323 B-1BSide 2
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Roulette R 52098
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
RLP-323 A-1DSide A
RSD-323 B-1DSide B
UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 33SX 1571
- Format
- Album, LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
RLP 323 A-2NSide A
RLP 323 B-4NSide B
Argentina
1963- Label and catalog number
- Roulette 655Music Hall 655
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MH 655 1 1SSide A
MH 655 2 1SSide B
MH-655/1 655-1Label A
MH-655/2 655-2Label B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Argentina | Roulette 655 / Music Hall 655First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Canada | Roulette SR 52098First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | Canada | Roulette R 52098First yearAlbum, LP, Mono · Mono | Album, LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Canada | Roulette R 52098 / Roulette R-52098First yearAlbum, LP, Mono · Mono | Album, LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Japan | Roulette SMJ-7100First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | UK | Columbia 33SX 1571First yearAlbum, LP, Mono · Mono | Album, LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Roulette R 52098First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Roulette SR 52098First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Roulette SR-52098First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Roulette R 52098First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Uruguay | ANTAR 1655 / Birdland Series 1655First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | Saga Eros EROS 8091LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Germany | Bellaphon BJS 40172LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Music Hall 1655LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Australia | Roulette RL 015LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | France | Roulette LDM. 30124LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | Roulette RFX-7002LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1The Mighty Two2:26
- A2The Three Drags2:07
- A3Paradiddle Song2:10
- A4Accent On Flamboyance2:20
- A5Rolls Ala Bossa Nova2:23
- A6The Mighty Two Alone Together2:30
- B1Rolls Ala Bossa Nova #22:23
- B2More Flams2:18
- B3Swingin' The Rudiments2:25
- B4Que Sticks2:18
- B5Two In One2:38
- B6Rhythmic Excursion2:16
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Mighty Two are there?
17 vinyl pressings of The Mighty Two are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1963 and 1977.
When was The Mighty Two first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, UK, Argentina, Canada and more. One of them is Roulette R 52098.
How do I tell if my copy of The Mighty Two is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use R 52098, SR 52098, SR-52098, 33SX 1571) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, R LP-323 A-1B and R LP-323 B-1B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Mighty Two 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.