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Johnny Rodriguez – Introducing Johnny Rodriguez
1973 · US · Mercury · Vinyl LP Album
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Aug 3, 2026
- MMint
- $21.89
- NMNear Mint
- $19.59
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $14.98
- VGVery Good
- $10.37
- G+Good Plus
- $5.76
- GGood
- $3.46
- FFair
- $2.30
- PPoor
- $1.15
51 copies listed on Discogs from $1.37.
These are reference estimates from Discogs sold/asking data for this exact pressing, not offers and not a guaranteed price. Actual value depends on condition, completeness and current demand. Any active seller offers on this page are listed separately above.
Offers · 1
- $15ref VA-MARSPMedia M · MintSleeve M🇺🇸 Ships from United States — got at least 75 or more
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- SR 61378 A-CP3 MS G.K.SR 61378 A-CS5 MS G.K.SR 61378 A-PR1 MS G.K.SR 61378 A-CS4 MS G.K.
- Runout — side B
- SR 61378 B-CP2 MS G.K.SR 61378 B-CS5 MS G.K.SR 61378 B-PR1 MS G.K.SR 61378 B-CS4 MS G.K.
- Rights society
- BMI
- Other
- 0498
- Manufactured By
- Mercury Record Corporation
- Recorded At
- Mercury Custom Recording Studio
Specifications
- Artist
- Johnny Rodriguez
- Style
- Country
- Year
- 1973
- Label
- Mercury
- Catalog number
- SR-61378
- Country
- US
Tracklist
- A1You Always Come Back (To Hurting Me)2:17
- A2I Wonder Where You Are Tonight3:01
- A3One More Chance To Be With You2:35
- A4Jealous Darlin'3:11
- A5Easy Come Easy Go2:36
- A6Answer To Your Letter3:10
- B1Pass Me By (If You're Only Passing Through)2:30
- B2Jealous Heart2:25
- B3We Had A Good Time Trying2:31
- B4You Go Around2:49
- B5Leavin' Somethin' Left To Do2:49
- Mastered By
- Gilbert Kong
- Engineer
- Tom Sparkman
About this record
Mercury Record Corporation pressed this 1973 debut across multiple dead-wax variants—the runout codes SR 61378 A-CP3 MS G.K. and SR 61378 B-CP2 MS G.K. mark the original US plant pressings. The spread from Mint at 21.89 USD down to VG at 10.37 USD reflects how heavily condition drives value on this country LP, with 51 copies currently listed for sale but only 21 collectors actively seeking it against 679 who own one.
What drives its value
Condition stratification is extreme on this Mercury pressing. A Mint copy commands 21.89 USD, while NM drops to 19.59 USD—a gap that signals how rare truly unplayed stock remains.
VG+ sits at 14.98 USD, VG at 10.37 USD, and the floor (P grade) bottoms at 1.15 USD. The lowest asking price across 51 active listings is 1.37 USD, indicating heavy supply of played copies.
With 679 community members holding this title against only 21 want-list entries, scarcity is not the driver; instead, the original 1973 Mercury pressing's accessibility as a debut country LP means buyers are selective about condition. The 11-track album's market value hinges almost entirely on whether the vinyl shows play wear or remains sealed.
How to appraise this pressing
Verify the catalogue number SR 61378 on the front cover and label. The dead-wax runout will read either SR 61378 A-CP3 MS G.K. (side A) or SR 61378 B-CP2 MS G.K. (side B) for original pressings, or SR 61378 A-CS5 MS G.K. and SR 61378 B-CS5 MS G.K. for later runs—all pressed by Mercury Record Corporation.
No barcode appears on original 1973 stock. Grade by examining the vinyl surface under light: Mint (21.89 USD) shows no visible play marks; NM (19.59 USD) may have hairline marks but plays silent; VG+ (14.98 USD) shows light surface noise in quiet passages; VG (10.37 USD) exhibits audible groove wear.
Check the jacket for seam splits, ring wear, and spine creasing, as these directly correlate to the price-guide spread.
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Frequently asked
What is the original pressing plant for SR 61378?
Mercury Record Corporation manufactured all known variants. The dead-wax codes SR 61378 A-CP3 MS G.K. and SR 61378 B-CP2 MS G.K. identify the earliest pressings; later variants show SR 61378 A-CS5 MS G.K. and SR 61378 B-CS5 MS G.K. in the runout.
How much is a VG+ copy worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ graded copy is valued at 14.98 USD. This represents the midpoint between NM (19.59 USD) and VG (10.37 USD), reflecting light surface noise and minor play marks visible under inspection.
Why is there such a big price gap between Mint and VG?
Mint copies at 21.89 USD versus VG at 10.37 USD reflect the rarity of unplayed 1973 stock. With 679 collectors owning this title and only 51 copies for sale, buyers have options and will pay premium prices only for sealed or near-sealed condition. Played copies are abundant relative to demand.
What does the lowest price of 1.37 USD mean?
The lowest asking price of 1.37 USD across the 51 active listings indicates heavily played or damaged copies are available but represent poor value. These fall below Poor grade (1.15 USD) in the price guide and suggest significant surface noise, skips, or jacket damage.
Is this a reissue or the original 1973 pressing?
The 1973 Mercury pressing (SR 61378) is the original US release. The community rating of 3.75 stars from 28 votes and the 11-track configuration confirm this is the debut album. No reissue information appears in the catalogue data.