US
1951- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 5711-X45
- Format
- 7", Single
Eddy Howard And His OrchestraIt's No Sin / My Wife And I
Vinyl pressings
It's No Sin / My Wife And I
by Eddy Howard And His Orchestra · 1951
10 pressings3 countriesBig BandJazz
It's No Sin / My Wife And I was first pressed on vinyl in 1951. 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 It's No Sin / My Wife And I
7 pressings came out in 1951, the album's first year, in 2 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
1951- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 5711
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
4196Side A Printed
4198Side B Printed
4196-2 IIIISide A Runout Stamped variant 2
4198-2 IIISide B Runout Stamped variant 2
US
1951- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 5711
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
4196Label Side A
4198Label Side B
US
1951- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 5711
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
US
1951- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 5711
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
4196-1 x/xRunout side A, variant 1
4198-2 xRunout side B, variant 1
4196-1A xRunout side A, variant 2
4198-1 R IIIRunout side B, variant 2
US
1951- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 5711
- Format
- 10", 78 RPM
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.
1950s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Canada | Mercury 5711First year10", 78 RPM | 10", 78 RPM |
| 1951 | US | Mercury 5711-X45First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1951 | US | Mercury 5711First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1951 | US | Mercury 5711First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1951 | US | Mercury 5711First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1951 | US | Mercury 5711First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1951 | US | Mercury 5711First year10", 78 RPM | 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Mercury 5711-X457", Single | 7", Single |
| ? | UK | Oriole CB. 1057Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | Mercury 5711X457", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- AIt's No Sin
- BMy Wife And I
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of It's No Sin / My Wife And I are there?
10 vinyl pressings of It's No Sin / My Wife And I are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was It's No Sin / My Wife And I first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1951, in US, Canada. One of them is Mercury 5711-X45.
How do I tell if my copy of It's No Sin / My Wife And I is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 5711-X45, 5711) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is It's No Sin / My Wife And I 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.