US
August 1964- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG 20919
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Richmond Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MG 20919A M1 RR RISide A runout
MG 20919B M1 RR RISide B runout
Roy DruskyYesterday's Gone
Vinyl pressings
Yesterday's Gone
by Roy Drusky · 1964
10 pressings3 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
Yesterday's Gone 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 Yesterday's Gone
6 pressings came out in 1964, 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
1964- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR 60919
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR 60919
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
August 1964- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG 20919
- Format
- LP, Promo, Mono · Bronze Labels
- Runout / matrix
MG 20919A M1 RR IIISide A stamped [RR III etched]
MG 20919B M1 RR IISide B stamped [RR II etched]
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR 60919
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
Canada
1964- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG 20919
- 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 10 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 | Canada | Mercury MG 20919First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Mercury SR 60919First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1964 | US | Mercury SR 60919First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1964 | US | Mercury SR 60919First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Mercury MG 20919First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Mercury MG 20919First yearLP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1965 | US | Mountain Dew Records S7018LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1965 | US | Mercury SR-649-C7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Jukebox, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Jukebox, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | Mercury SR 60919LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | US | Mercury MG 20919LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Yesterday's Gone2:09
- A2Lonely Street2:22
- A3It Was Fun While It Lasted2:20
- A4Tender Years2:33
- A5End Of The World2:22
- A6Before I Lost You2:48
- B1Yesterday2:50
- B2Burning Memories2:11
- B3One Last Night Together2:19
- B4Together Again2:16
- B5Legend In My Time2:26
- B6Take Good Care Of Her2:37
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Yesterday's Gone are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Yesterday's Gone are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1964 and 1965.
When was Yesterday's Gone first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US, Canada. One of them is Mercury MG 20919, released August 1964.
How do I tell if my copy of Yesterday's Gone is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MG 20919, SR 60919) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MG 20919A M1 RR RI and MG 20919B M1 RR RI. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Yesterday's Gone 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.