US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDA 102
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
BUD5211-Etched side 1
BUD5213Etched side 2
Ohio ExpressMercy / Roll It Up
Vinyl pressings
Mercy / Roll It Up
by Ohio Express · 1969
27 pressings20 countriesPop RockSoulRockFunk / Soul
Mercy / Roll It Up was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 / Roll It Up
25 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 20 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
1969- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDA 102
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
BUD 5211 ARPRunout, side A, etched
BUD 5213 BUD 5̶1̶2̶3̶ 5213 [Bell Sounds] Joe [ARP]Runout, side B, etched, except [stamped]
BUD 5211Side A label
BUD 5213Side B label
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDA 102
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
UK
April 1969- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records 201044
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
201044 A B̶ //1 420 11 2Runout side A
201044 B A̶ //1 420 11 2Runout side B
Australia
1969- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BUD-016
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
BDA 102 ASide A label
BDA 102 BSide B label
Austria
1969- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records 201 046
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
2 ℗ 1969 D9 ◊Z 00 201046 S1 24 Made in AustriaRunout A, stamped
2 ℗ 1969 D9 ◊Z 00 201046 S2 24 Made in AustriaRunout B, stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 27 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s26 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Australia | Buddah Records BUD-016First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Austria | Buddah Records 201 046First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Brazil | Buddah Records BUCS 22.002First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | Brazil | Buddah Records BUCS 22.002First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Canada | Buddah Records 102XFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1969 | Europe | Buddah Records 201.046First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | France | Buddah Records 610 029 / Buddah Records 610029First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | France | Buddah Records 610 029First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Germany | Buddah Records 201 046First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Greece | Buddah Records 201 046First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Italy | Buddah Records BD 75.022First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1969 | Japan | Buddah Records LL-2264-DAFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1969 | Mexico | Buddah Records BR-0975First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1969 | Netherlands | Buddah Records 610029First year7" | 7" |
| 1969 | Netherlands | Buddah Records 610029First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Radio Active Gold RD-147", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AMercy2:20
- BRoll It Up1:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mercy / Roll It Up are there?
27 vinyl pressings of Mercy / Roll It Up are listed here, from 20 countries.
When was Mercy / Roll It Up first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, UK, Australia, Austria and more. One of them is Buddah Records BDA 102.
How do I tell if my copy of Mercy / Roll It Up is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BDA 102, 201044, BUD-016, 201 046) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BUD5211- and BUD5213. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mercy / Roll It Up 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.
