US
February 1964- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR 60891Mercury SR-60891
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SR 60891-A-M3 P oRunout side A
SR 60891-B-M4 P oRunout side B
The Chad Mitchell TrioReflecting
Vinyl pressings
Reflecting
by The Chad Mitchell Trio · 1964
14 pressings3 countriesFolkBalladPopFolk
Reflecting 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 Reflecting
14 pressings came out in 1964, 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
February 1964- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR 60891Mercury SR-60891
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
o SR 60891-A- M3 o I I - I I IRunout A
o SR 60891-B- M2 o T IIIIII I - IRunout B
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG 20891Mercury MG-20891
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Laminated Cover - Richmond Press
- Runout / matrix
MG 20891A M1 RR R1Side A runout, variant 1
MG 20891B M1 RR R1Side B runout, variant 1
MG 20891A M2 RRSide A runout, variant 2
MG 20891B M2 RRSide B runout, variant 2
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR 60891Mercury SR-60891
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Richmond Press
- Runout / matrix
SR 60891-A-M3 RRRunout side A, variant 1
SR 60891-B-M1 RRRunout side B, variant 1
SR 60891-A-M2 RR R1Runout side A, variant 2
SR 60891-B-M1 RR 2Runout side B, variant 2
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR 60891Mercury SR-60891
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing, Black Labels
- Runout / matrix
C SR 60891-A- M1 SM PIIIRunout side A
O SR 60891-B1 M1 EBRunout side B
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR-60891
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Laminated Cover - Richmond Press
- Runout / matrix
SR 60891-A-𝙼̶𝟷̶ 4 RR R11Side A
SR 60891-A-𝙼̶𝟷̶ 3 RR 11Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 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 MG 20891 / Mercury MG-20891First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Canada | Mercury MG 20891 / Mercury MG-20891First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Canada | Mercury SR 60891First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | Canada | Mercury SR-60891(D) / Mercury SR 60891First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | Canada | Mercury MG-20891First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | New Zealand | Mercury SR 60891First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | New Zealand | Mercury MG 20891First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Mercury MG 20891 / Mercury MG-20891First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Mercury SR 60891 / Mercury SR-60891First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Mercury SR 60891 / Mercury SR-60891First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Mercury MG 20891 / Mercury MG-20891First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1964 | US | Mercury SR-60891First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Mercury SR 60891 / Mercury SR-60891First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Mercury SR 60891 / Mercury SR-60891First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Barry's Boys3:48
- A2The Virgin Mary3:07
- A3The Tarriers Song1:59
- A4What Did You Learn In School Today2:09
- A5The Hip Song (It Does Not Pay To Be Hip)3:29
- A6The Banks Of Sicily3:18
- B1Tell Old Bill2:36
- B2Queen Elinor's Confession3:14
- B3Stewball2:45
- B4The First Time Ever1:56
- B5The Sinking Of Reuben James3:07
- Medley
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Reflecting are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Reflecting are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was Reflecting first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US, Canada, New Zealand. One of them is Mercury SR 60891, released February 1964.
How do I tell if my copy of Reflecting is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SR 60891, MG 20891, SR-60891, SR-60891(D)) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SR 60891-A-M3 P o and SR 60891-B-M4 P o. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Reflecting 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.
