US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG 20438
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MGT 20438A MS1Runout Side A, variant 1
MGT 20438B MS1Runout Side B, variant 1
MGL 20438A MS1Runout Side A, variant 2
MGL 20438B MS1Runout Side B, variant 2
Vinyl pressings
The Magic Of Sarah Vaughan
by Sarah Vaughan · 1959
18 pressings3 countriesVocalBig BandSwingJazz
The Magic Of Sarah Vaughan was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 The Magic Of Sarah Vaughan
12 pressings came out in 1959, 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
1959- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR 60110Mercury SR-60110
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG 20438Mercury MG-20438
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MGC 20438A MS2 P IA-Side
MGC 20438B MS2 P I I IB-Side
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG 20438Mercury MG-20438
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MGL 20438A MS1 IHRunout side A stamped [except IH etched]
MGL 20438B MS1 IHRunout side B stamped [except IH etched]
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR-60110
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SR 60110 A M5 IIICSide A runout, variant 1
SR 60110 B MS1 A2CISide B runout, variant 1
SRT60110-A-MS4 P AIIIIIIIIIISide A runout, variant 2
SRT60110 B MS1 P A2ESide B runout, variant 2
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR 60110Mercury SR-60110
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SR 60110A MS1 IFRunout Side A, stamped, exc. IF, etched
SR 60110B MS1 IFRunout Side B, stamped, exc. IF, etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Canada | Mercury MG C-20438First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | Canada | Mercury SR-C60110First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1959 | US | Mercury MG 20438First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Mercury SR 60110 / Mercury SR-60110First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1959 | US | Mercury MG 20438First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1959 | US | Mercury Wing SRW 16280LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1959 | US | Mercury MG 20438 / Mercury MG-20438First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Mercury MG 20438 / Mercury MG-20438First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Mercury SR-60110First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1959 | US | Mercury SR 60110 / Mercury SR-60110First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1959 | US | Mercury MG 20438 / Mercury MG-20438First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Mercury SR 60110 / Mercury SR-60110First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1959 | US | Mercury MG 20438 / Mercury MG-20438First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | US | Mercury Wing SRW 16280LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1964 | US | Mercury Wing MGW 12280LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Mercury Wing MGW 12280LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Mercury BT-5212LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Mercury MG 20438LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1That Old Black Magic2:50
- A2Careless2:05
- A3Separate Ways2:20
- A4Are You Certain2:12
- A5Mary Contrary2:38
- A6Broken-Hearted Melody2:15
- B1I've Got The World On A String3:05
- B2Don't Look At Me That Way2:10
- B3Love Is A Random Thing2:47
- B4Friendly Enemies2:15
- B5What's So Bad About It1:55
- B6Sweet Affection2:01
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Magic Of Sarah Vaughan are there?
18 vinyl pressings of The Magic Of Sarah Vaughan are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1959 and 1964.
When was The Magic Of Sarah Vaughan first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in US, Canada. One of them is Mercury MG 20438.
How do I tell if my copy of The Magic Of Sarah Vaughan is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MG 20438, SR 60110, SR-60110, MG C-20438) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MGT 20438A MS1 and MGT 20438B MS1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Magic Of Sarah Vaughan 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.
