UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MERL25Phonogram 812 184-1
- Format
- LP, Stereo
The Statler BrothersToday
Vinyl pressings
Today
by The Statler Brothers · 1983
11 pressings5 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
Today was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Today
7 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 5 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
1983- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 812 184-1 M-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
422-812 184-1 AS PRC-R-2-1-1 HW/WoodlandSide 1 runout
422-812 184-1 BS PRC-R1-1-1 HW/WSSSide 2 runout
422-812 184-1 M-1Printed on labels
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 812 184-1 M-1Mercury 422-812 184-1 M-1
- Format
- LP, Album · Hauppauge Pressing
- Runout / matrix
422-812 184-1 AS HRM HW/Woodland A- ⟷Side A runout
422-812 184-1 BS HRM-1 HW/Woodland B- ⟷Side B runout
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 812 184-1 M-1Mercury 422-812 184-1 M-1
- Format
- LP, Album · PRC, 72
- Runout / matrix
422-812 184-1 AS PRC-R1-1-1 HW/WoodlandRunout, side A, etched
422-812 184-1 BS PRC-R2-1-1 HW/WoodlandRunout, side B, etched
Australasia
1983- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 812 184-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Canada
1983- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM-1-4078
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SRM-1-4078-A SNB Al 230 DM-13Side A runout
SRM-1-4078-B SNB Al 230 DM-6Side B runout
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Australasia | Mercury 812 184-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Canada | Mercury SRM-1-4078First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Canada | Mercury 812184-1M1LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1983 | Europe | Mercury 812 184-1First yearLP | LP |
| 1983 | UK | Mercury MERL25 / Phonogram 812 184-1First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1983 | US | Mercury 812 184-1 M-1LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1983 | US | Mercury 812 184-1 M-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | US | Mercury 812 184-1 M-1LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1983 | US | Mercury 812 184-1 M-1 / Mercury 422-812 184-1 M-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | US | Mercury 812 184-1 M-1 / Mercury 422-812 184-1 M-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Mercury 812 184-1 M-1 / Mercury 422-812 184-1 M1LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Oh Baby Mine (I Get So Lonely)2:25
- A2Some Memories Last Forever3:22
- A3Promise2:10
- A4I'm Dyin' A Little Each Day2:50
- A5There Is You2:15
- B1Guilty2:59
- B2Elizabeth3:24
- B3Right On The Money2:58
- B4I Never Want to Kiss You Goodbye2:22
- B5Sweet By And By2:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Today are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Today are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Today first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in UK, US, Australasia, Canada and more. One of them is Mercury MERL25.
How do I tell if my copy of Today is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MERL25, 812 184-1 M-1, 812 184-1, SRM-1-4078) 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 Today 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.
