US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG 20219Mercury MG-20219
- Format
- LP, Album
Sarah VaughanWonderful Sarah
Vinyl pressings
Wonderful Sarah
by Sarah Vaughan · 1957
10 pressings7 countriesEasy ListeningJazz
Wonderful Sarah was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 Wonderful Sarah
5 pressings came out in 1957, the album's first year, in 3 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
1957- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG 20219Mercury MG-20219
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MG 20219 A-3 FFSide A runout
MG 20219-B MS2 FFSide B runout
MG-20219 ASide A label
MG-20219 BSide B label
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG-20219
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MG 20219A MS1 MS1 ACSide 1
MG20219B MS1 B1 MS1Side 2
Canada
1957- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG 20219Mercury MG-20219
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MG-20219-A ??? TORONTOMatrix Side A
MG-20219-B ??? TORONTOMatrix Side A
Netherlands
1957- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG 20219Mercury MG-20219
- 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Canada | Mercury MG 20219 / Mercury MG-20219First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1957 | Netherlands | Mercury MG 20219 / Mercury MG-20219First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1957 | US | Mercury MG 20219 / Mercury MG-20219First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1957 | US | Mercury MG 20219 / Mercury MG-20219First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1957 | US | Mercury MG-20219First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | New Zealand | Mercury MG 20219LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1958 | UK | Mercury MPL 6532LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Japan | Mercury MG 20219 / Mercury MG-20219LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1980 | Japan | Mercury BT-5211(M)LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | Mercury MG 20219 / Mocambo 9068LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Mr. Wonderful2:44
- A2I Wanna Play House2:01
- A3My One And Only Love2:45
- A4Oh Yeah2:47
- A5And This Is My Beloved2:57
- A6Whatever Lola Wants2:35
- B1The Other Woman2:15
- B2Experience Unnecessary2:47
- B3Johnny, Be Smart2:13
- B4Old Devil Moon2:30
- B5It's Easy To Remember2:40
- B6Idle Gossip2:38
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Wonderful Sarah are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Wonderful Sarah are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1957 and 1980.
When was Wonderful Sarah first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US, Canada, Netherlands. One of them is Mercury MG 20219.
How do I tell if my copy of Wonderful Sarah is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MG 20219, MG-20219) 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 Wonderful Sarah 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.
