US
July 2, 1957- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 71152X45
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
YW 15586Runout side A
YW 15587Runout side B
YW15586Label side A
YW15587Label side B
David CarrollFascination
Vinyl pressings
Fascination
by David Carroll · 1957
16 pressings7 countriesEasy ListeningPopStage & Screen
Fascination was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 Fascination
11 pressings came out in 1957, the album's first year, in 6 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
July 2, 1957- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 71152X45
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
YW 15886 1U IA runout
YW 15887 1U IB runout
YW15586A label
YW15587B label
US
July 2, 1957- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 71152
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
YB 15886 1U IA side runout, stamped
YB 15887 1U IB side runout, stamped
YB15586A side label
YB15587B side label
US
July 2, 1957- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 71152
- Format
- 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
YBU 15886 FA side runout, etched
YBU 15887 FB side runout, etched
YW15586A side label
YW15587B side label
Canada
1957- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 71152
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
YB 15586A side label
YB 15587B side label
Canada
1957- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 71152X
- 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 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Canada | Mercury 71152First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | Canada | Mercury 71152XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | Italy | Mercury 70248x45First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1957 | Japan | Mercury MS-19First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | Japan | Mercury MS-19First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | New Zealand | Mercury S45-4292First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | Sweden | Mercury B 45-743First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | Mercury 71152X45First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | Mercury 71152X45First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | Mercury 71152First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | US | Mercury 71152First year10", 78 RPM | 10", 78 RPM |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | US | Mercury 711527", 45 RPM, Single, Repress, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress, Styrene |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Esquire Mercury 451777", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Australia | Mercury S45-42927", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Italy | Mercury 70248x45 / Music 70248x457", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Italy | Mercury 70248x457", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AFascination2:27
- BSwingin' Sweethearts1:49
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Fascination are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Fascination are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1957 and 1960.
When was Fascination first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US, Canada, Italy, Japan and more. One of them is Mercury 71152X45, released July 2, 1957.
How do I tell if my copy of Fascination is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 71152X45, 71152, 71152X, 70248x45) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, YW 15586 and YW 15587. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Fascination 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.