US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR 60020
- Format
- Album, LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SR-60020-A FR2 F3P A1Side 1 Runout Stamped (F3P Etched)
SR 60020 B-FR2 I A2Side 2 Runout Stamped
SR-60020ALabel Side 1
SR-60020BLabel Side 2
Vinyl pressings
After Hours At The London House
by Sarah Vaughan · 1958
29 pressings7 countriesSwingJazz
After Hours At The London House was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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 After Hours At The London House
9 pressings came out in 1958, 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
1958- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG 20383
- Format
- Album, LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MG 20383A MS3 FRunout, Side A stamped, 'F' etched
MG 20383B MS6 FRunout, Side B stamped, 'F' etched
MG-20383 ALabel, Side A
MG-20383 BLabel, Side B
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG 20383
- Format
- Album, LP, Mono
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG 20383
- Format
- Album, LP, Mono
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG 20383
- Format
- Album, LP, Mono · III
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR 60020
- Format
- Album, LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SR 60020 A FR3 1 A2 wsRunout side A
SR 60020 B FR3 1 A2 wsRunout side B
SR-60020ALabel side A
SR-60020BLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 29 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Canada | Mercury SR 60020First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1958 | UK | Mercury CMS 18008First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1958 | US | Mercury SR 60020First yearAlbum, LP, Stereo | Album, LP, Stereo |
| 1958 | US | Mercury MG 20383First yearAlbum, LP, Mono · Mono | Album, LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Mercury MG 20383First yearAlbum, LP, Mono · Mono | Album, LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Mercury MG 20383LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Mercury MG 20383First yearAlbum, LP, Mono · Mono | Album, LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Mercury MG 20383First yearAlbum, LP, Mono · Mono | Album, LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Mercury SR 60020First yearAlbum, LP, Stereo | Album, LP, Stereo |
| 1958 | US | Mercury SR 60020First yearAlbum, LP, Stereo | Album, LP, Stereo |
| 1959 | Canada | Mercury MG 20383LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | France | Mercury 7.19110", Album | 10", Album |
| 1959 | UK | Mercury MMC 14001 / Mercury MG 20383LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Jazztone SJS 1267LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | US | Mercury SR 60020LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Mercury MG 20383LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Mercury MG 20383LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | France | Concert Hall SJS 1267LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | Concert Hall SJSC-1267LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Japan | Mercury SFX-10512LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Concert Hall SJS 1267 / Concert Hall SJS-1267LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Europe | Jazztone SJS-1267LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Europe | Jazztone SJS-1267LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | Jazztone SJS - 1267LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | Mercury RJ-5012(M)Album, LP, Mono · Mono | Album, LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Japan | Mercury MC 25Album, LP, Mono · Mono | Album, LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Trip TLP-5595LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Mercury MG 20383LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Trip TLP-5595LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Like Someone In Love3:04
- A2Detour Ahead5:13
- A3Three Little Words3:40
- A4I'll String Along With You5:10
- B1You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To3:55
- B2Speak Low4:45
- B3All Of You4:05
- B4Thanks For The Memory6:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of After Hours At The London House are there?
29 vinyl pressings of After Hours At The London House are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1958 and 1977.
When was After Hours At The London House first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is Mercury SR 60020.
How do I tell if my copy of After Hours At The London House is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SR 60020, MG 20383, CMS 18008) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SR-60020-A FR2 F3P A1 and SR 60020 B-FR2 I A2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is After Hours At The London House 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.
