US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG 20653
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MG 20653A MS1Side A, Variant 1 (machine stamped)
MG 20653B MS1Side B, Variant 1 (machine stamped)
FHand etched on both sides
Quincy Jones And His OrchestraAt Newport '61
Vinyl pressings
At Newport '61
by Quincy Jones And His Orchestra · 1961
16 pressings6 countriesBig BandJazz
At Newport '61 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 At Newport '61
9 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
1961- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR 60653
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Black Label
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG 20653
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MG 20653A M1Side A, (machine stamped)
MG 20653B M3Side B, (machine stamped)
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG 20653
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR 60653
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SR 60653-A-MS1 FSide 1
SR 60653-B-MS1 FSide 2
Canada
1961- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG 20653Mercury MG-20663
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Canada | Mercury MG 20653 / Mercury MG-20663First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Canada | Mercury SR 60653First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | France | Mercury MCL 125 009First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Netherlands | Mercury MCL 125 009First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Mercury MG 20653First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Mercury SR 60653First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Mercury MG 20653First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1961 | US | Mercury SR 60653First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1961 | US | Mercury MG 20653First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Japan | Fontana BT-2007LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | TRIP TLP-5554LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1978 | Japan | Mercury SFX-10576LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Japan | Emarcy 195J-10089LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1987 | Japan | Emarcy 195J-10089LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Europe | Vinyl Passion VP 80070LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | Mercury MCL 125 009LP, Album, Misprint, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Misprint, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Meet B.B.3:54
- A2The Boy In The Tree4:05
- A3Evening In Paris5:12
- A4Air Mail Special4:24
- B1Lester Leaps In6:11
- B2G'Won Train6:02
- B3Banja Luka5:56
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of At Newport '61 are there?
16 vinyl pressings of At Newport '61 are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1961 and 2016.
When was At Newport '61 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US, Canada, France, Netherlands. One of them is Mercury MG 20653.
How do I tell if my copy of At Newport '61 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MG 20653, SR 60653, MCL 125 009) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MG 20653A MS1 and MG 20653B MS1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is At Newport '61 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.
