Jamaica
1975- Label and catalog number
- Well Charge
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DSR JH-1401
The Mighty DiamondsHave Mercy
Vinyl pressings
Have Mercy
by The Mighty Diamonds · 1975
11 pressings2 countriesRoots ReggaeReggae
Have Mercy was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Have Mercy
6 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Jamaica
1975- Label and catalog number
- Disco Mix
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DSR JH 1401Have Mercy
DSR JH 1402Version
Jamaica
1975- Label and catalog number
- Disco Mix
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Red Labels
- Runout / matrix
DSR JH 1401 [initials]A Side, runout
DSR JH 1402 [initials]B Side, runout
Jamaica
1975- Label and catalog number
- Well Charge
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DSR JH-1401
Jamaica
1975- Label and catalog number
- Well Charge
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
FCO-7891-A FRM
FCO-7891-B FRM
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Impact! JHK010
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
JHK010
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Jamaica | Well ChargeFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Jamaica | Disco MixFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Jamaica | Disco MixFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Jamaica | Well ChargeFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Jamaica | Well ChargeFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | US | Impact! JHK010First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Well Charge7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Channel One7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Well Charge7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Hit Bound HB 20007", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| ? | US | Impact! JHK0107", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AHave Mercy
- BVersion
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Have Mercy are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Have Mercy are listed here, from 2 countries.
When was Have Mercy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in Jamaica, US. One of them is Well Charge.
How do I tell if my copy of Have Mercy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JHK010) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DSR JH-1401. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Have Mercy 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.
