US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Amy 897
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Bestway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
6121 BA runout etched, except "B" stamped
6122 BB runout etched, except "B" stamped
6121A label
6122B label
Del ShannonMary Jane / Stains On My Letter
Vinyl pressings
Mary Jane / Stains On My Letter
by Del Shannon · 1964
10 pressings7 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Mary Jane / Stains On My Letter was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Mary Jane / Stains On My Letter
10 pressings came out in 1964, 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.
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Amy 897
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene
UK
1964- Label and catalog number
- Stateside SS 269
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45 KR 4241 -1NA side runout
45 KR 4242 -1NB side runout
UK
1964- Label and catalog number
- Stateside SS 269
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
45 KR 4241-1Na-side stamped
45 KR 4242-1Nb-side stamped
Australia
1964- Label and catalog number
- Stateside OSS-110
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-6121 7X0519A Side (etched)
45-6122 7X0520B Side (etched)
Canada
1964- Label and catalog number
- Quality 1601X
- 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 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Australia | Stateside OSS-110First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Canada | Quality 1601XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Germany | Columbia C 22 705 / Columbia Stateside C 22 705First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1964 | Germany | Columbia C 22 705 / Columbia Stateside C 22 705First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1964 | New Zealand | Stateside MSS.2053First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1964 | Sweden | Stateside KSS 1009First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | UK | Stateside SS 269First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | UK | Stateside SS 269First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1964 | US | Amy 897First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene · Promo |
| 1964 | US | Amy 897First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
Tracklist
- AMary Jane2:25
- BStains On My Letter2:22
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mary Jane / Stains On My Letter are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Mary Jane / Stains On My Letter are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Mary Jane / Stains On My Letter first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Amy 897.
How do I tell if my copy of Mary Jane / Stains On My Letter is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 897, SS 269, OSS-110, 1601X) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 6121 B and 6122 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mary Jane / Stains On My Letter 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.
