US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 71443X45
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
YW12634A side label
YW12635B side label
Vinyl pressings
Endlessly / So Close
by Brook Benton 路 1959
22 pressings11 countriesVocalPop
Endlessly / So Close was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 Endlessly / So Close
17 pressings came out in 1959, the album's first year, in 7 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
1959- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SS-10005
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 71443X45
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
YWM-12634-3Runout Side One
YWM-12635-1Runout Side Two
YWM-12634-2 FA-Side Runout Etching (Variant)
YWM-12635-2 FB-Side Runout Etching (Variant)
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 71443X45
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
YWM-12634-4 饾斀-SSide A Runout
YWM-12635-3 饾斀-SSide B Runout
YW12634Side A Label
YW12635Side B Label
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 71443X45
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
YWM-12634-3 FF-SSide A Runout (FF is F on top of F)
YWM-12635-4 FF-5Side B Runout (FF is F on top of F)
YW12634Side A Label
YW12635Side B Label
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 71443X45
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
YW12634A Side Label
YW12635B Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Unknown | Mercury 71.443 x 45First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | Australia | Esquire Mercury 45287First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | Canada | Mercury 71443XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | Canada | Mercury 71443First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1959 | Italy | Mercury 70384X45First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1959 | Italy | Mercury 70384X45First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1959 | Netherlands | Mercury 957079First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1959 | Norway | Mercury MNS 3051First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | UK | Mercury 45-AMT 1043First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | UK | Mercury 45-AMT 1043First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | UK | Mercury 45-AMT 1043First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | US | Mercury 71443X45First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1959 | US | Mercury SS-10005First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1959 | US | Mercury 71443X45First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | US | Mercury 71443X45First year7", 45 RPM, Promo 路 Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo 路 Promo |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Mercury R 21 197 / Mercury 71 443 x 457", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Jamaica | Mercury 71443 YW126347", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | New Zealand | Mercury 714437", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | New Zealand | Mercury 714437", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Peru | Mercury 45-M-1157", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AEndlessly2:19
- BSo Close2:06
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Endlessly / So Close are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Endlessly / So Close are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Endlessly / So Close first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Mercury 71443X45.
How do I tell if my copy of Endlessly / So Close is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 71443X45, SS-10005, 71.443 x 45, 45-AMT 1043) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, YW12634 and YW12635. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Endlessly / So Close 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.
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