US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Prestige 45-401
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
PRES 45-401A VAN GELDERRunout side A, etched
PRES 45-401B VAN GELDERRunout side B, etched
Richard "Groove" HolmesMisty
Vinyl pressings
Misty
by Richard "Groove" Holmes · 1965
13 pressings5 countriesSoul-JazzJazz
Misty was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Misty
6 pressings came out in 1965, 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
1965- Label and catalog number
- Prestige 45-401
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
PRES 45-401 A-1 A1 VAN GELDER RSide A Runout
PRES-401 B-1 A1 VAN GELDER RSide B Runout
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Prestige 45-401
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint
- Runout / matrix
PRES 45-401A-1 VAN GELDERRunout side A, etched (Variant 1)
PRES 45-401B-1 VAN GELDERRunout side B, etched (Variant 1)
PRES 401A VAN GELDERRunout side A (Variant 2)
PRES - 401B VAN GELDERRunout side B (Variant 2)
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Prestige 45-401
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
France
1965- Label and catalog number
- La Voix De Son Maître EGF 15011
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
France
1965- Label and catalog number
- La Voix De Son Maître 7 EGF 15011
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7TLA 2215 21
7TLA 2216 21
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | France | La Voix De Son Maître EGF 15011First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1965 | France | La Voix De Son Maître 7 EGF 15011First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | US | Prestige 45-401First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
| 1965 | US | Prestige 45-401First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1965 | US | Prestige 45-401First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1965 | US | Prestige 45-401First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Netherlands | Prestige PR 45.228 / Artone PR 45.2287", Single | 7", Single |
| 1966 | UK | CBS 2022407" | 7" |
| 1966 | UK | CBS 2022407", Single | 7", Single |
| 1966 | UK | CBS 2022407", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | US | Prestige 45-4017", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Prestige 45-4017", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Prestige 45-7237", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AMisty4:35
- BGroove's Groove3:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Misty are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Misty are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1965 and 1966.
When was Misty first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, France. One of them is Prestige 45-401.
How do I tell if my copy of Misty is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-401, EGF 15011, 7 EGF 15011) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PRES 45-401A VAN GELDER and PRES 45-401B VAN GELDER. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Misty 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.