UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 20085MCL
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
AA 125 994 1L 1 670 1120 2Runout side A
AA 125 994 2L 1 670 1120 1 2Runout side B
Vinyl pressings
Pop Artistry
by Sarah Vaughan · 1966
23 pressings8 countriesVocalJazzPop
Pop Artistry was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Pop Artistry
14 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 6 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.
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 20085 SMCLMercury 135 994 MCY
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
C AA 135 994 1Y 1 670 1 △ 2C 1 2A-side runout, stamped
C AA 135 944 2Y 1 670 1 △ 2C _ 2B-side runout, stamped
135 994 1YA-side label
135 994 2YB-side label
US
January 1966- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR 61069Mercury SR-61069
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Richmond Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SR 61069-A-M1 RR IIISide A runout
SR 61069-B-M1 RR ISide B runout
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG-21069
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MG 21069A M1 RRRunout side A
MG 21069B M1 RRRunout side B
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR 61069Mercury SR-61069
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Richmond Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SR 61069-A-M1 RR |||
SR 61069-B-M1 RR |
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG 21069
- Format
- LP, Album, Misprint, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MG 21069A M1 RR IIRunout side A stamped [except RR etched]
MG 21069B M1 RR IIRunout side B stamped [except RR etched]
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Australia | Philips PD 213 / Philips PD-213First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Australia | Philips PDS 213 / Philips PDS-213First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Canada | Mercury MG 21069 / Mercury MG.21069First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Canada | Mercury SR 61069First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Canada | Mercury SR 61069 / Mercury SR-61069First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Netherlands | Mercury MG 2027First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | New Zealand | Mercury MG 21069First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | UK | Mercury 20085MCLFirst yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | UK | Mercury 20085 SMCL / Mercury 135 994 MCYFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Mercury SR 61069 / Mercury SR-61069LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Mercury MG 21069First yearLP, Album, Misprint, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Misprint, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Mercury MG-21069First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Mercury MG-21069First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1966 | US | Mercury SR 61069 / Mercury SR-61069First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Mercury SR 61069 / MG 21069LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Japan | Mercury BT-5207LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Japan | Mercury EVER-17LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Philips PDS 213 / Philips PDS-213LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | Mercury 124.027 MDLLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Mercury 135 994 MCY / Mercury 125 994 MCLLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Yesterday
- A2I Know A Place
- A3Night Song (From The Musical Production "Golden Boy")
- A4Make It Easy On Yourself
- A5He Touched Me
- A6Habibi (Love Song From Sallah)
- B1What The World Needs Now Is Love
- B2A Lover's Concerto
- B3On A Clear Day You Can See Forever
- B4First Thing Every Morning
- B5Waltz For Debbie
- B6Bye Bye (From The TV Series "Peter Gunn")
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Pop Artistry are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Pop Artistry are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1966 and 1982.
When was Pop Artistry first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Mercury 20085MCL.
How do I tell if my copy of Pop Artistry is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 20085MCL, 20085 SMCL, SR 61069, MG-21069) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AA 125 994 1L 1 670 1120 2 and AA 125 994 2L 1 670 1120 1 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Pop Artistry 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.
