US
1952- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MGC-119
- Format
- LP, 10", Album, Mono
Oscar PetersonPlays Pretty
Vinyl pressings
Plays Pretty
by Oscar Peterson · 1952
11 pressings5 countriesJazz
Plays Pretty was first pressed on vinyl in 1952. 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 Plays Pretty
3 pressings came out in 1952, the album's first year, in 2 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
1952- Label and catalog number
- Mercury C-119
- Format
- 10", 78 RPM · Slightly flexible, plastic like material
- Runout / matrix
YBC-692-2Label side A
YBC-695-2Label side B
YBC-696-1Label side E
YBC-699-2Label side F
South Africa
1952- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MGC-119
- Format
- LP, 10", Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MG C-119-ASide A label
MG C-119-BSide B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | South Africa | Mercury MGC-119First yearLP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1952 | US | Mercury MGC-119First yearLP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1952 | US | Mercury C-119First year10", 78 RPM | 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | US | Clef Records MGC-11910", Mono, LP, Album · Mono | 10", Mono, LP, Album · Mono |
| 1953 | US | Clef Records MGC-11910", Mono, LP, Album · Mono | 10", Mono, LP, Album · Mono |
| 1954 | France | Mercury MGC-119 / Blue Star N° 6948LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | UK | Columbia 33C 9012LP, 10", Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | UK | Columbia 33C 1037LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | Australia | Clef Records MGC-119LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Columbia 33C 1037LP, 10", Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Clef Records C-119Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- A1You Go To My Head
- A2Small Hotel
- A3These Foolish Things
- A4Blue Moon
- B1They Can't Take That Away From Me
- B2You Turned The Tables On Me
- B3I Can't Get Started
- B4East Of The Sun
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Plays Pretty are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Plays Pretty are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1952 and 1955.
When was Plays Pretty first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1952, in US, South Africa. One of them is Mercury MGC-119.
How do I tell if my copy of Plays Pretty is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MGC-119, C-119) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Plays Pretty 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.
