US
1941- Label and catalog number
- Victor Red Seal 4555
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
Allan JonesMake Believe / Why Do I Love You
Vinyl pressings
Make Believe / Why Do I Love You
by Allan Jones · 1941
11 pressings4 countriesPop
Make Believe / Why Do I Love You was first pressed on vinyl in 1941. 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 Make Believe / Why Do I Love You
1 pressing came out in 1941, 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.
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.
1940s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | US | Victor Red Seal 4555First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1943 | US | Victor Red Seal 4555Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1943 | US | RCA Victor Red Seal 4555Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1947 | Australia | His Master's Voice E.A. 3544Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1947 | Canada | RCA Victor Red Seal 4555Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | UK | His Master's Voice 7M1117", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice B.9242Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice B.9242Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice B.9242Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | RCA Victor Red Seal 49-05707", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| ? | US | Victor Red Seal 4555Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- AMake Believe
- BWhy Do I Love You
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Make Believe / Why Do I Love You are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Make Believe / Why Do I Love You are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1941 and 1953.
When was Make Believe / Why Do I Love You first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1941, in US. One of them is Victor Red Seal 4555.
How do I tell if my copy of Make Believe / Why Do I Love You is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4555) 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 Make Believe / Why Do I Love You 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.