Vinyl pressings
by Dean Martin · 1955
Memories Are Made Of This was first pressed on vinyl in 1955. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
16 pressings came out in 1955, 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.
45-14643-N2= ⌂1st alt. A side deadwax - stamped
45-14658-D2#3 ⌂1st alt. B side deadwax - stamped
45-14643-D16 ⌂2nd alt. A side deadwax - stamped
45-14658-D4 ⌂2nd alt. B side deadwax - stamped
45-14643-D8 3 ☆Runout A, etched exc. 3 and ☆
45-14658-D6 2 ☆Runout B, etched exc. 2 and ☆
45-14643Label A
45-14658Label B
14643-D8"A side variant 1
14658-D9#4B side variant 1
14643-N1 [Anvil symbol]A side variant 2
14658N1 [Anvil symbol]B side variant 2
14643-D8"A side deadwax - stamped
14658-N34B side deadwax - stamped
14643-D5 ∇ ☆Side A Etched
14658-D5 ᶜ > ☆Side B Etched
45-14643A
45-14658B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Canada | Capitol Records 3295First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | Canada | Capitol Records F-3295First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | Denmark | Capitol Records 3295First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | France | Capitol Records F-3295First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1955 | Germany | Capitol Records CF 3295First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | Ireland | Capitol Records CL(I)14523First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | US | Capitol Records F3295First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1955 | US | Capitol Records F3295First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1955 | US | Capitol Records F3295First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1955 | South Africa | Capitol Records C.L. 14523First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | US | Capitol Records F3295First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | US | Capitol Records F3295First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | US | Capitol Records F3295First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
| 1955 | US | Capitol Records 3295First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | US | Capitol Records 3295First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Netherlands | Capitol Records HF 2877", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Capitol Records CP-1017Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Denmark | Capitol Records 3295Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Denmark | Capitol Records F 32957", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | Not On Label7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| ? | France | Capitol Records F-32957", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | France | Capitol Records F-32957", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| ? | Germany | Capitol Records F 32957", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Japan | Capitol Records CEC-127", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | New Zealand | Capitol Records F.32957", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| ? | UK | Capitol Records CL. 14523Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Capitol Records 45-CL145237", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| ? | US | Capitol Records F32957", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Capitol Records F32957", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
42 vinyl pressings of Memories Are Made Of This are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1955 and 1965.
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in US, South Africa, Canada, Denmark and more. One of them is Capitol Records F3295, released November 1955.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F3295, 3295, C.L. 14523, F-3295) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-14643-N2= ⌂ and 45-14658-D2#3 ⌂. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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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