Barbados
1966- Label and catalog number
- WIRL M.M. 006Merry Disc MM006
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · B&W Labels
- Runout / matrix
ㄣMN-006-1A ㄣ 1Runout side A, stamped, 'ㄣ' etched
MN-007-1A 1Runout side B, stamped
The MerrymenYou Sweeten Me
Vinyl pressings
You Sweeten Me
by The Merrymen · 1966
12 pressings3 countriesCalypsoSocaReggaeLatin
You Sweeten Me 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 You Sweeten Me
6 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year. 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.
Barbados
1966- Label and catalog number
- Merry Disc MM006Merry Disc M.M.006
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MN-006-1ASide A
MN-007-1ASide B
Barbados
1966- Label and catalog number
- Merry Disc MM006Merry Disc M.M. 006
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MNS-006IWMatrix Side A, Stamped
MNS-007IWMatrix Side B, Stamped
Barbados
1966- Label and catalog number
- WIRL M.M. 006Merry Disc MM006
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MNS-006-1W OWT S1Runout A
MNS-007-1W OWT S2Runout B
Barbados
1966- Label and catalog number
- Merry Disc MM006Merry Disc M. M. 006
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MNS-006-IW IStamped Runout A
MNS-007-IW IStamped Runout B
Barbados
1966- Label and catalog number
- Merry Disc MM006Merry Disc M.M. 005
- Format
- LP, Album, Misprint, Stereo
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.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Barbados | WIRL M.M. 006 / Merry Disc MM006First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Barbados | Merry Disc MM006 / Merry Disc M.M. 005First yearLP, Album, Misprint, Stereo | LP, Album, Misprint, Stereo |
| 1966 | Barbados | Merry Disc MM006 / Merry Disc M.M.006First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Barbados | Merry Disc MM006 / Merry Disc M.M. 006First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Barbados | WIRL M.M. 006 / Merry Disc MM006First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Barbados | Merry Disc MM006 / Merry Disc M. M. 006First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | Canada | Caravan MMS 006LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Barbados | Merry Disc M.M. 005 / Merry Disc MMS006LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Barbados | Merry Disc MM006 / Merry Disc M.M. 006LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Bermuda | EDMAR ELPS-1066LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Canada | Caravan MMS-006LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Caravan MM006 / Caravan MM-006LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1You Sweeten Me
- A2Sail, Sail
- A3The Fugitive
- A4It's All Over
- A5Thinking
- A6Where Did My Woman Go
- B1Ring Ting Ting
- B2Something Has Gone Wrong
- B3Conrad
- B4There Won't Be Any More
- B5Caribbean Boy
- B6God Bless Bim
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of You Sweeten Me are there?
12 vinyl pressings of You Sweeten Me are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1966 and 1967.
When was You Sweeten Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in Barbados. One of them is WIRL M.M. 006.
How do I tell if my copy of You Sweeten Me is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M.M. 006, MM006) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ㄣMN-006-1A ㄣ 1 and MN-007-1A 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is You Sweeten Me 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.