India
1963- Label and catalog number
- Angel Records 3AEX. 5028Angel Records 3AEX 5028
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
2XJE. 855label side one
2XJE. 856label side two
NaushadMere Mehboob
Vinyl pressings
Mere Mehboob
by Naushad · 1963
12 pressings3 countriesSoundtrackHindustaniBollywoodPop
Mere Mehboob 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 Mere Mehboob
4 pressings came out in 1963, the album's first year. 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.
India
1963- Label and catalog number
- Odeon 3AEX. 5028Odeon 3AEX 5028
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
2XJE 855•T2Runout etched side A
2XJE 856•T2Runout etched side B
2XJE. 855Matrix on label side A
2XJE. 856Matrix on label side B
India
1963- Label and catalog number
- Angel Records 3AEX. 5028Angel Records 3AEX 5028
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
2XJE. 855Matrix on label side A
2XJE. 856Matrix on label side B
India
1963- Label and catalog number
- Angel Records 3AEX 5028
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
2XJE.855Side A label
2XJE.856Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | India | Angel Records 3AEX. 5028 / Angel Records 3AEX 5028First yearLP | LP |
| 1963 | India | Odeon 3AEX. 5028 / Odeon 3AEX 5028First yearLP | LP |
| 1963 | India | Angel Records 3AEX. 5028 / Angel Records 3AEX 5028First yearLP | LP |
| 1963 | India | Odeon 3AEX 5028LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1963 | India | Angel Records 3AEX 5028First yearLP | LP |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | India | Odeon 3AEX. 5028LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | India | Odeon 3AEX. 5028 / Odeon 3AEX 5028LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | India | Odeon 3AEX 5028LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Pakistan | Odeon LKDA-18LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | Pakistan | His Master's Voice LKDA-18LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Pakistan | Odeon LKDA-18LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | South Africa | His Master's Voice JCLPI 12038LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Mere Mehboob Tujhe
- A2Mere Mehboob Men Kya Nahin
- A3Aye Husn Zara Jag
- A4Allah Bachaye Naujawanose
- B1Mere Mehboob Tujhe
- B2Tere Pyar Men Dildar
- B3Tum Se Izhare Hal
- B4Jane Man Ek Nazar Dekh Le
- B5Yad Men Teri
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mere Mehboob are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Mere Mehboob are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was Mere Mehboob first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in India. One of them is Angel Records 3AEX. 5028.
How do I tell if my copy of Mere Mehboob is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 3AEX. 5028, 3AEX 5028) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2XJE. 855 and 2XJE. 856. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mere Mehboob 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.