US
November 6, 1956- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 71001X45
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
YW14245Label A
YW14246Label B
YWM 14245 MSIDeadwax A
YWM 14246 MSIIDeadwax B
Chuck MillerThe Auctioneer / Baby Doll
Vinyl pressings
The Auctioneer / Baby Doll
by Chuck Miller · 1956
14 pressings7 countriesRock & RollRock
The Auctioneer / Baby Doll was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. 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 The Auctioneer / Baby Doll
8 pressings came out in 1956, the album's first year, in 4 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
November 6, 1956- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 71001
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
YBM 14245Side A runout
YBM 14246Side B runout
YW14245Side A label
YW14246Side B label
US
November 6, 1956- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 71001X45
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
YWM 14245 11S11Side A runout
YWM 14246 NISISide B runout
YW14245Label A
YW14246Label B
US
November 6, 1956- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 71001X45
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45-YWM-1425-1A-Side Runout, variant 1
45-YWM-14246-2B-Side Runout, variaant 1
45-YWM-14245-2 ⌂ MSIIA-side Runout, variant 2
45-YWM-14246-1 ⌂ MSIB-Side Runout, variant 2
US
November 6, 1956- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 71001X45
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
YW 14245 2M N1IISide A runout
YW 14246 W2MSIIISide B runout
YW14245Label A
YW14246Label B
Canada
November 6, 1956- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 71001
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
YB-14245Side A etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Australia | Esquire Mercury 45055First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | Canada | Mercury 71001First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1956 | New Zealand | Mercury M4230First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1956 | US | Mercury 71001X45First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1956 | US | Mercury 71001First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1956 | US | Mercury 71001X45First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1956 | US | Mercury 71001X45First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | US | Mercury 71001X45First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | Italy | Mercury 70207X457", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1958 | Canada | Mercury 71001X7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1959 | UK | Mercury 45-AMT 10267", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | UK | Mercury 45-AMT10267", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | UK | Mercury AMT. 1026Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Mercury R 21 153 / Mercury 71 001 x 457", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AThe Auctioneer2:27
- BBaby Doll2:23
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Auctioneer / Baby Doll are there?
14 vinyl pressings of The Auctioneer / Baby Doll are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1956 and 1959.
When was The Auctioneer / Baby Doll first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in US, Canada, New Zealand, Australia. One of them is Mercury 71001X45, released November 6, 1956.
How do I tell if my copy of The Auctioneer / Baby Doll is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 71001X45, 71001, M4230, 45055) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, YW14245 and YW14246. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Auctioneer / Baby Doll 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.