US
1947- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 5091
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
1131-1Runout side A, variant 1
1132-1Runout side B, variant 1
R SN 1131-1Runout side A, variant 2
SN 1132-1 I̶I̶I̶I IIRunout side B, variant 2
Frankie LaineShine / We'll Be Together Again
Vinyl pressings
Shine / We'll Be Together Again
by Frankie Laine · 1947
13 pressings3 countriesVocalPop
Shine / We'll Be Together Again was first pressed on vinyl in 1947. 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 Shine / We'll Be Together Again
6 pressings came out in 1947, 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
1947- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 5091
- Format
- 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
1131-10=XXSide A runout
1132-10=XXSide B runout
1131Side A label
1132Side B label
US
1947- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 5091
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
1131-7 P 19 R SSide A runout, variant 1
1132-6 GRSide B runout, variant 1
C ME 1131Side A runout, variant 2
ME 1132 IIIISide B runout, variant 2
US
1947- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 5091
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
YB 1131 10 F ISide A, runout, stamped
YB 1132 10 F ISide B, runout, stamped
1131Side A, label
1132Side B, label
US
1947- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 5091
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
ME 1131 CSide A runout etched, variant 1
1132-3 SN 11Side B runout etched, variant 1
R S 1131-7 P2Side A runout etched, variant 2
R S 1132-7Side B runout etched, variant 2
Canada
1947- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 5091
- Format
- 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
1131Side A label
1132Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1940s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | Canada | Mercury 5091First year10", 78 RPM | 10", 78 RPM |
| 1947 | US | Mercury 5091First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1947 | US | Mercury 5091First year10", 78 RPM | 10", 78 RPM |
| 1947 | US | Mercury 5091First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1947 | US | Mercury 5091First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1947 | US | Mercury 5091First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1949 | US | Mercury 509110", 78 RPM, Reissue | 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
1950s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | US | Mercury 5091-X457", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1950 | US | Mercury 5091-X45 (1131) / Mercury 5091-X45 (1132)7" | 7" |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Mercury 5091-X457", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | UK | Brunswick 03955Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | Mercury 5091Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | Mercury 5091Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- AShine
- BWe'll Be Together Again
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Shine / We'll Be Together Again are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Shine / We'll Be Together Again are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1947 and 1950.
When was Shine / We'll Be Together Again first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1947, in US, Canada. One of them is Mercury 5091.
How do I tell if my copy of Shine / We'll Be Together Again is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 5091) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1131-1 and 1132-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Shine / We'll Be Together Again 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.
