US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG 21082Mercury MG-21082
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MG 21082A M1 MR ISide 1, stamped, except MR I
MG 21082B M1 MR I I ISide 2, stamped, except MR I I I
Miriam MakebaThe Magnificent Miriam Makeba
Vinyl pressings
The Magnificent Miriam Makeba
by Miriam Makeba · 1966
15 pressings8 countriesBalladBig BandAfrobeatVocal
The Magnificent Miriam Makeba was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Magnificent Miriam Makeba
9 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 5 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
1966- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR 61082Mercury SR-61082
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SR 61082-A-M1 MR
SR 61082-B-M1 MR
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG 21082Mercury MG-21082
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR 61082Mercury SR-61082
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SR 61082-A-M1 MRSide A runout
SR 61082-B-M1 MRSide B runout
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 20087 SMCLMercury 134 016 MCY
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
134 016 1YSide A label
134 016 2YSide B label
Canada
1966- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR 61082Mercury SR-61082
- 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 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Canada | Mercury SR 61082 / Mercury SR-61082First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Canada | Mercury MG 21082First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Canada | Mercury MG 21082LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Canada | Mercury SR 61082LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1966 | France | Mercury 124.016 MDLFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | New Zealand | Mercury MG 21082First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1966 | UK | Mercury 20087 SMCL / Mercury 134 016 MCYFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1966 | US | Mercury MG 21082 / Mercury MG-21082First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Mercury SR 61082 / Mercury SR-61082First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Mercury MG 21082 / Mercury MG-21082First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1966 | US | Mercury SR 61082 / Mercury SR-61082First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Chile | Mercury Celebrity Series 134016LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Israel | Mercury AN 69-15LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Mercury 134 016 MCYLP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | UK | Mercury 124 016LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Mr. Man
- A2Imagine Me
- A3La Bushe (Congo Bushe)
- A4Where Are You Going
- A5Charlie (Oh Mama)
- A6West Wind
- B1A Piece Of Ground
- B2That's How It Goes (Ntsizwa)
- B3My Love Is Young
- B4Oh, Tell Me My Mother (Wa Thint'a Madoda)
- B5I'm In Love With Spring
- B6Akana Nkomo
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Magnificent Miriam Makeba are there?
15 vinyl pressings of The Magnificent Miriam Makeba are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was The Magnificent Miriam Makeba first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, UK, Canada, France and more. One of them is Mercury MG 21082.
How do I tell if my copy of The Magnificent Miriam Makeba is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MG 21082, SR 61082, 20087 SMCL, 124.016 MDL) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MG 21082A M1 MR I and MG 21082B M1 MR I I I. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Magnificent Miriam Makeba 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.
