US
November 1961- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 71903
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Mono
- Runout / matrix
YW 22086 5 F SSide 1 Machine Stamped [F S Etched]
YW 22087 7 F SSide 2 Machine Stamped [F S Etched]
Brook BentonRevenge / Really, Really
Vinyl pressings
Revenge / Really, Really
by Brook Benton · 1961
12 pressings6 countriesRhythm & BluesSoulFunk / Soul
Revenge / Really, Really was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Revenge / Really, Really
9 pressings came out in 1961, 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
1961- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 71903
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
YW 22086 1 S FA-Side Runout Etching
YW 22087 1 S FB-Side Runout Etching
YW22086A-Side Label
YW22087B-Side Label
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 71903
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
YW 22086 2 E-8447aRunout A, stamped; 'E-8447a' etched
YW 22087 2 E-8448aRunout B, stamped; 'E-8448a' etched
YW22086Label A
YW22087Label B
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 71903
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
YW22086Label A
YW22087Label B
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 71903
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono
UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 45-AMT1168
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Australia | Esquire Mercury 45441First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Jamaica | Mercury 71903First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1961 | Norway | Philips 320 137 BFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | UK | Mercury 45-AMT1168First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1961 | US | Mercury 71903First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1961 | US | Mercury 71903First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1961 | US | Mercury 71903First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1961 | US | Mercury 71903First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | US | Mercury 71903First year7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | UK | Mercury 45-AMT 11687", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Mercury 71.9037", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Canada | Mercury 71903X7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ARevenge2:37
- BReally, Really2:38
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Revenge / Really, Really are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Revenge / Really, Really are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1961 and 1962.
When was Revenge / Really, Really first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US, UK, Australia, Jamaica and more. One of them is Mercury 71903, released November 1961.
How do I tell if my copy of Revenge / Really, Really is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 71903, 45-AMT1168, 45441, 320 137 BF) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, YW 22086 5 F S and YW 22087 7 F S. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Revenge / Really, Really 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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