US
January 1961- Label and catalog number
- Mercury PPS 6004Mercury PPS-6004
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
PPS 6004-A-MS2 B IIIIIRunout side A
PPS 6004-B-MS2 1 B IRunout side B
Mike Simpson And OrchestraDiscussion In Percussion
Vinyl pressings
Discussion In Percussion
by Mike Simpson And Orchestra · 1961
13 pressings7 countriesEasy ListeningJazzPop
Discussion In Percussion was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Discussion In Percussion
10 pressings came out in 1961, the album's first year, in 4 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
January 1961- Label and catalog number
- Mercury PPS 6004Mercury PPS-6004
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
PPS 6004-A MS2 1 p IIIIIRunout A
PPS 6004-B MS2 1 p IRunout B
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Mercury PPS 6004Mercury PPS-6004
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PPS 6004-A-MS3A — runout, stamped
PPS 6004-B-MS3B — runout, stamped
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Mercury PPS 2004Mercury PPS-2004
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Mercury PPS 2004Mercury PPS-2004
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
UK
June 2, 1961- Label and catalog number
- Mercury CMS 18047Mercury PPS 6004
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Canada | Mercury PPS 6004First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | New Zealand | Mercury PPS 2004 / Mercury PPS2004First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1961 | UK | Mercury CMS 18047First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | UK | Mercury MMC 14068 / Mercury PPS-2004First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Mercury PPS 2004 / Mercury PPS-2004First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1961 | US | Mercury PPS 6004 / Mercury PPS-6004First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Mercury PPS 2004 / Mercury PPS-2004First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Mercury PPS 6004 / Mercury PPS-6004First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Mercury PPS 6004 / Mercury PPS-6004First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | UK | Mercury CMS 18047 / Mercury PPS 6004First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | Spain | Mercury 135 361 MDYLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | Mercury 135 361 MDY / Mercury MDY 135 361LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Venezuela | Circulo Musical 368LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Say Si Si (Cha Cha Cha)2:30
- A2Too Marvelous For Words3:07
- A3Takes Two To Tango2:28
- A4It's A Pity To Say Goodnight3:02
- A5Three Little Words (Cha Cha Cha)2:53
- A6Can't We Talk It Over2:23
- B1Listen To The Mocking Bird (Cha Cha Cha)2:28
- B2She Didn't Say Yes2:47
- B3Open Discussion (In Percussion)2:15
- B4After I Say I'm Sorry (Cha Cha Cha)2:50
- B5What Is There To Say2:45
- B6Hawaiian War Chant (Ta Hu Wa Hu Wai)2:37
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Discussion In Percussion are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Discussion In Percussion are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1961 and 1963.
When was Discussion In Percussion first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US, UK, Canada, New Zealand. One of them is Mercury PPS 6004, released January 1961.
How do I tell if my copy of Discussion In Percussion is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PPS 6004, PPS 2004, CMS 18047, MMC 14068) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PPS 6004-A-MS2 B IIIII and PPS 6004-B-MS2 1 B I. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Discussion In Percussion 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.