US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR 60698
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Vinyl pressings
Here And Now
by The Jazztet · 1962
17 pressings5 countriesHard BopJazz
Here And Now was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Here And Now
10 pressings came out in 1962, the album's first year, in 4 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
1962- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG 20698
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MG 20698A M1 FSide A runout
MG 20698B M1 FSide B runout
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR 60698Mercury SR-60698
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SR 60698-A M1Runout side A
SR 60698-B M1Runout side B
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG 20698
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Label Variation
- Runout / matrix
MG 20698A M1 I I ISide A runout
MG 20698B M1 A I ISide B runout
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG 20698
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR 60698
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SR 60698 A M1Side 1 Stamped
SR 60698 B M1Side 2 Stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Canada | Mercury SR 60698First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | Netherlands | Mercury MCY 135 053First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | Netherlands | Mercury MCL 125 053First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | UK | Mercury 20041 MCL / Mercury MCL 125 053First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Mercury MG 20698First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1962 | US | Mercury SR 60698First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Mercury MG 20698First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Mercury SR 60698First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1962 | US | Mercury SR 60698 / Mercury SR-60698First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Mercury MG 20698First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | UK | Mercury MMC 14114LP, Single Sided, Test Pressing, White Label, Mono · Test pressing, Mono | LP, Single Sided, Test Pressing, White Label, Mono · Test pressing, Mono |
| 1963 | UK | Mercury MMC 14114LP, Album | LP, Album |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Japan | Mercury BT-1304LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Japan | Mercury 195J-46LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 1985 | Japan | Mercury SR 60698LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | US | Verve Records SR 60698LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Philips SM-7039 / Philips SR 60698LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- A1Tonk6:30
- A2Rue Prevail4:21
- A3Richie's Dilemma5:05
- A4Whisper Not5:14
- B1Just In Time5:21
- B2Ruby, My Dear5:05
- B3In Love In Vain7:10
- B4Sonny's Back4:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Here And Now are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Here And Now are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1962 and 1998.
When was Here And Now first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US, UK, Canada, Netherlands. One of them is Mercury SR 60698.
How do I tell if my copy of Here And Now is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SR 60698, MG 20698, 20041 MCL, MCY 135 053) 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 Here And Now 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.