US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR-60939
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
(STAMPED SR 60939-A- M2) R1 RR
(STAMPED SR 60939-B- M1) 11 RR
Roland KirkGifts & Messages
Vinyl pressings
Gifts & Messages
by Roland Kirk · 1964
12 pressings5 countriesPost BopSoul-JazzJazz
Gifts & Messages was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Gifts & Messages
8 pressings came out in 1964, 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
1964- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG 20939
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MG 20939A M1 R-1 RR ASide A runout
MG 20939A M1 A RR 11Side B runout
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR-60939Mercury MG 20939
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG 20939
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
Side A: MG 20939A M1 II RR
Side B: MG 20939B M1 II RR
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR 60939
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
UK
1964- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SMWL 21020
- Format
- LP, Stereo
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.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Italy | Fontana 683 264 JCLFirst yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Netherlands | Mercury 125 945 MCLFirst yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | UK | Mercury SMWL 21020First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Mercury SR-60939First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Mercury MG 20939First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Mercury MG 20939First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1964 | US | Mercury SR 60939First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1964 | US | Mercury SR-60939 / Mercury MG 20939First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Spain | Mercury 63 38 130LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1975 | US | TRIP TLP-5572LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | Mercury 134 585 MFY / Mercury International 134 585 MFYLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Mercury 135 945 MCYLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1The Things I Love3:15
- A2Petite Fleur3:06
- A3Hip Chops3:32
- A4Gifts And Messages4:08
- A5Vertigo Ro4:02
- B1March On, Swan Lake4:07
- B2My Heart At Thy Sweet Voice3:22
- B3Tears Sent By You6:00
- B4Where Does The Blame Lie?2:50
- B5Blues For C & T3:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Gifts & Messages are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Gifts & Messages are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1964 and 1975.
When was Gifts & Messages first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US, UK, Italy, Netherlands. One of them is Mercury SR-60939.
How do I tell if my copy of Gifts & Messages is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SR-60939, MG 20939, SR 60939, SMWL 21020) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, (STAMPED SR 60939-A- M2) R1 RR and (STAMPED SR 60939-B- M1) 11 RR. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Gifts & Messages 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.
