US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG 20800
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MG 20800A M1
MG 20800B M1
Roland KirkReeds & Deeds
Vinyl pressings
Reeds & Deeds
by Roland Kirk · 1963
12 pressings4 countriesHard BopJazz
Reeds & Deeds was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Reeds & Deeds
6 pressings came out in 1963, the album's first year, in 3 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
1963- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR 60800
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SR-60800 A M-1 F (stamped), A 1 (etched)Side 1
SR-60800 B M-1 F (stamped), R 1 (etched)Side 2
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG 20800
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono · MGM Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MG 20800A M1 B1 FSide A runout
MG 20800B M1 A1 FSide B runout
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG 20800
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SMWL 21032
- Format
- LP, Album
New Zealand
1963- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG 20800
- 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | New Zealand | Mercury MG 20800First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | UK | Mercury SMWL 21032First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1963 | US | Mercury MG 20800First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Mercury MG 20800First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1963 | US | Mercury SR 60800First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Mercury MG 20800First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1964 | Netherlands | Mercury 125 313 MCLLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Mercury MG 20800 / Mercury MG-20800LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | Mercury 134 597 MFY / Mercury International 134 597 MFYLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Mercury 135 313 MCYLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Mercury SR 60800LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Mercury SR 60800LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Reeds & Deeds5:16
- A2Hay Ro2:59
- A3This Is Always4:17
- A4Song Of The Countrymen6:54
- B1Limbo Boat2:52
- B2Lonesome August Child4:33
- B3Land Of Peace5:49
- B4Waltz Of The Friends4:37
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Reeds & Deeds are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Reeds & Deeds are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1963 and 1965.
When was Reeds & Deeds first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, UK, New Zealand. One of them is Mercury MG 20800.
How do I tell if my copy of Reeds & Deeds is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MG 20800, SR 60800, SMWL 21032) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MG 20800A M1 and MG 20800B M1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Reeds & Deeds 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.
