US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 71660X45
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
YW20160Label A
YW20164Label B
Clyde McPhatterI Ain't Givin' Up Nothin'
Vinyl pressings
I Ain't Givin' Up Nothin'
by Clyde McPhatter · 1960
15 pressings10 countriesSoulRhythm & BluesFunk / Soul
I Ain't Givin' Up Nothin' was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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 I Ain't Givin' Up Nothin'
15 pressings came out in 1960, the album's first year, in 10 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
1960- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 71660x45
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
YW20160Label A
YW20164Label B
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 71660X45
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
YM 20160 7 F-SA side runout - stamped
YM 20164 8 F-SB side runout - stamped
YM 20160 5A side runout - Variant
YM 20160 1B side runout - Variant
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 71660x45
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 71660X45
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
YM 20164 1 E-6158Side A runout
YM 20160 1 E-6157Side B runout
YW20164Side A label
YW20160Side B label
UK
1960- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 45-AMT 1108
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Australia | Esquire Mercury 45353First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | Canada | Mercury 71660XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | Greece | Mercury 45-3054First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | Hong Kong | Mercury H.K. 372 X 45First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1960 | Japan | Mercury MS-118First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | Netherlands | Mercury 957165First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | New Zealand | Mercury 71660First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | Norway | Mercury 71660 X 45First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | UK | Mercury 45-AMT 1108First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | UK | Mercury 45-AMT1108First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1960 | US | Mercury 71660X45First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1960 | US | Mercury 71660x45First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1960 | US | Mercury 71660X45First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | US | Mercury 71660x45First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | US | Mercury 71660X45First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
Tracklist
- AI Ain't Givin' Up Nothin'2:25
- BTa Ta2:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of I Ain't Givin' Up Nothin' are there?
15 vinyl pressings of I Ain't Givin' Up Nothin' are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was I Ain't Givin' Up Nothin' first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Mercury 71660X45.
How do I tell if my copy of I Ain't Givin' Up Nothin' is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 71660X45, 71660x45, 45-AMT 1108, 45-AMT1108) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, YW20160 and YW20164. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is I Ain't Givin' Up Nothin' 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.
