US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Tamla T 54207F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
Q-J3-M5-891S06A
Q-Q-S-888S08B
Marvin GayeMercy Mercy Me (The Ecology) / Sad Tomorrows
Vinyl pressings
Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology) / Sad Tomorrows
by Marvin Gaye · 1971
31 pressings17 countriesSoulFunkFunk / Soul
Mercy Mercy Me was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Mercy Mercy Me
26 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 15 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
1971- Label and catalog number
- Tamla T 54207F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Superior Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A4KM-2977-1 A T-54207F-A Q-J3-M5-891S06-3 TVCA Side Runout
A4KM-2981-1 A T-54207F-B Q-Q-S-888S08 TVCB Side Runout
891S06A Side Label
888S08B Side Label
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Tamla T 54207F
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
A4KM-2977-1 Q-J3-M5-891S06-3A
A4KM-2931-1 Q-Q-S-888S08B
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Tamla T 54207F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Santa Maria pressing
- Runout / matrix
A4KM-2977-1 B T-54207F-A Q-J3-M5-891S06-3 S11Runout side A
A4KM-2981-1 C T-54207F-B Q-Q-S-888S08 S1Runout side B
Q-J3-M5-891S06Label side A
Q-Q-S-888S08Label side B
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Tamla T 54207F
- Format
- 7" · American Records Pressing
- Runout / matrix
⋉ [A4KM-2977-1] T-54207F-A Q-J3-M5-891S06-3 [ARP]Runout, side A, etched, except [stamped]
⋉ [A4KM-2931-1] T-54207F-B Q-Q-S-888S08 [ARP]Runout, side B, etched, except [stamped]
Q-J3-M5-891S06Label Side A
Q-Q-S-888S08Label Side B
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Tamla T 54207F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
Q-J3-M5-891S06Label A
Q-J3-M5-S891S06Label B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 31 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s28 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | Tamla Motown TMO-9571First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Canada | Tamla Motown T-54207FFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Canada | Tamla Motown T-54207FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Chile | Tamla Motown SM-110First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Italy | Tamla Motown TSM NP 64113First year7" | 7" |
| 1971 | Jamaica | Tamla Motown T 5420 TFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Japan | Motown JET-2074First year7", Mono · Mono | 7", Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | Netherlands | Tamla Motown 5C 006-92.667First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Netherlands | Tamla Motown 5C 006-92.667First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Netherlands | Tamla Motown 5C 006-92667First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | New Zealand | Tamla Motown TMM.806First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Norway | Tamla Motown 7E 006-92667First year7" | 7" |
| 1971 | Panama | Tamla T 54207FFirst year7" | 7" |
| 1971 | South Africa | Tamla Motown TMS 340First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Spain | Tamla Motown M5108First year7", Single | 7", Single |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Tamla Motown TMS-0574 / Tamla Motown (T-54207 F)7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| ? | Argentina | Tamla Motown TMS-05747", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| ? | Nigeria | Tamla Motown TMN 1127", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AMercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)2:39
- BSad Tomorrows2:24
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mercy Mercy Me are there?
31 vinyl pressings of Mercy Mercy Me are listed here, from 17 countries, released between 1971 and 1972.
When was Mercy Mercy Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, UK, France, Australia and more. One of them is Tamla T 54207F.
How do I tell if my copy of Mercy Mercy Me is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use T 54207F, TMG 802, 2C 006-92667 M, TMO-9571) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, Q-J3-M5-891S06 and Q-Q-S-888S08. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mercy Mercy Me 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.
