US
1956- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG 20094Mercury MG-20094
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
MG 20094A MS2 I A2Side A, Stamped
MS IISide A, Etched
MG 20094B MS3 I A1Side B, Stamped
MS IIISibe B, Etched
Sarah VaughanAt The Blue Note
Vinyl pressings
At The Blue Note
by Sarah Vaughan · 1956
10 pressings7 countriesVocalJazz
At The Blue Note was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. 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 At The Blue Note
7 pressings came out in 1956, 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
1956- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG 20094Mercury MG-20094
- Format
- LP · III
- Runout / matrix
MG 20094A MS2 I A2Side A, Stamped
MS IISide A, Etched
MG 20094B MS3 I A1Side B, Stamped
MS IIISibe B, Etched
US
1956- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG 20094Mercury MG-20094
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
MG 20094A MS5 I MSV C1Side A, Stamped
MG 20094B-2 FSide B, Stamped
US
1956- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG 20094Mercury MG-20094
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
XXX MG 20094A MF1 I S1Side A, Stamped
MISide A, Etched
MG 20094B MF2 I A1Side B, Stamped
MISibe B, Etched
UK
September 1956- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MPT 7503Mercury MPT.7503
- Format
- LP, 10", Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
LP-10-1503-A-1 1Side A runout
LP-10-1503-B-1 1Side B runout
LP.10.1503-ASide A label
LP.10.1503-BSide B label
Australia
1956- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG 20094Esquire Mercury MG-20094
- Format
- LP
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.
1950s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Australia | Mercury MG 20094 / Esquire Mercury MG-20094First yearLP | LP |
| 1956 | France | Mercury MLP 7110 / Mercury 7110First yearLP | LP |
| 1956 | US | Mercury MG 20094 / Mercury MG-20094First yearLP | LP |
| 1956 | US | Mercury MG 20094 / Mercury MG-20094First yearLP | LP |
| 1956 | US | Mercury MG 20094 / Mercury MG-20094First yearLP | LP |
| 1956 | US | Mercury MG 20094 / Mercury MG-20094First yearLP | LP |
| 1956 | UK | Mercury MPT 7503 / Mercury MPT.7503First yearLP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Spain | Mercury MG 20094 / Mercury MG-20.094LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Mercury MG 20094LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Japan | Mercury BT-5216 / Mercury BT-5216 (M)LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1The Touch Of Your Lips
- A2S'Wonderful
- A3Tenderly
- A4It's Magic
- A5Honey
- A6Let's Pull Out The Lights
- B1I'm In The Mood For Love
- B2I Don't Know Why
- B3Paradise
- B4Time On My Hands
- B5Gimme A Little Kiss
- B6Make Yourself Comfortable
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of At The Blue Note are there?
10 vinyl pressings of At The Blue Note are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1956 and 1958.
When was At The Blue Note first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in US, UK, Australia, France. One of them is Mercury MG 20094.
How do I tell if my copy of At The Blue Note is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MG 20094, MPT 7503, MLP 7110) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MG 20094A MS2 I A2 and MS II. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is At The Blue Note 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.
