US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR 61079
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SR 61079-A-M1 MR
SR 61079-B-M1 MR
Sarah VaughanThe New Scene
Vinyl pressings
The New Scene
by Sarah Vaughan · 1966
12 pressings7 countriesSoulSoul-JazzJazzFunk / Soul
The New Scene 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 The New Scene
9 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 5 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
1966- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG -21079
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 20084 SMCL
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 20084 MCL
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia
1966- Label and catalog number
- Philips PDS-234
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Canada
1966- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR 61079
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Australia | Philips PDS-234First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1966 | Canada | Mercury SR 61079First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1966 | Canada | Mercury MG 21079First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Canada | Mercury MG 21079First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Netherlands | Mercury 134 015 MCYFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1966 | UK | Mercury 20084 SMCLFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | UK | Mercury 20084 MCLFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1966 | US | Mercury SR 61079First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Mercury MG -21079First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Venezuela | Circulo Musical No. 332LP, Album | LP, Album |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Japan | Mercury BT-5208LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Philips PDS-234LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1One Two Three2:42
- A2What Now My Love2:30
- A3Love2:28
- A4Who Can I Turn To3:37
- A5Call Me2:49
- A6With These Hands3:55
- B1Michelle3:21
- B2Sneakin' Up On You2:21
- B3Everybody Loves Somebody2:47
- B4The Shadow Of Your Smile3:52
- B5Dominique's Discoteque3:07
- B6I Should Have Kissed Him More2:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The New Scene are there?
12 vinyl pressings of The New Scene are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1966 and 1978.
When was The New Scene first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Mercury SR 61079.
How do I tell if my copy of The New Scene is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SR 61079, MG -21079, 20084 SMCL, 20084 MCL) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SR 61079-A-M1 MR and SR 61079-B-M1 MR. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The New Scene 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.
