US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG 20941
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Vinyl pressings
Viva!
by Sarah Vaughan · 1964
19 pressings7 countriesBossa NovaAfro-CubanJazzPop
Viva! was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Viva!
14 pressings came out in 1964, 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.
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR 60941Mercury SR-60941
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SR 60941-A-M1 C | RRSide 1
SR 60941-A-M1 B | RRSide 2
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG20941
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MG20941A
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG 20941
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR 60941
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG 20941
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MG 20941A M1Side A runout
MG 20941B M1Side B runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Canada | Mercury SR 60941First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | Canada | Mercury MG 20941First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Japan | Mercury SM 7206First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | Netherlands | Mercury 135 946 MCYFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1964 | New Zealand | Mercury MG 20941First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | UK | Mercury 20046 SMCLFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | UK | Mercury 20046 MCLFirst yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Mercury MG 20941First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Mercury SR 60941 / Mercury SR-60941First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Mercury SR 60941First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1964 | US | Mercury MG 20941First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1964 | US | Mercury MG 20941First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1964 | US | Mercury MG20941First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Mercury MG 20941First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Australia | Philips 6499 575LP | LP |
| 1977 | Japan | Mercury SFX-10523LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | Mercury 125 946 MCLLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Netherlands | Mercury 135 946 MCYLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Philips 6336 224LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1The Boy From Ipanema
- A2Fascinating Rhythm
- A3Night Song (From The Broadway Musical Production "Golden Boy")
- A4Mr. Lucky
- A5Fever
- A6Shiny Stockings
- B1Avalon
- B2Tea For Two
- B3Quiet Nights (Corcovado)
- B4Stompin' At The Savoy
- B5Moment Of Truth
- B6Jive Samba
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Viva! are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Viva! are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1964 and 1977.
When was Viva! first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US, UK, Canada, Japan and more. One of them is Mercury MG 20941.
How do I tell if my copy of Viva! is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MG 20941, SR 60941, MG20941, 20046 SMCL) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Viva! 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.
