US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Vee Jay Records VJ 256
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
57-714-45 IORunout, side A, etched
57-713-45 IORunout, side B, etched
57-714A Label
57-713B Label
Gene AllisonYou Can Make It If You Try / Hey, Hey, I Love You
Vinyl pressings
You Can Make It If You Try / Hey, Hey, I Love You
by Gene Allison · 1957
13 pressings3 countriesRhythm & BluesSoulFunk / Soul
You Can Make It If You Try 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 You Can Make It If You Try
3 pressings came out in 1957, the album's first year. 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
1957- Label and catalog number
- Vee Jay Records VJ 256
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
57-714A Label
57-713B Label
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Vee Jay Records VJ 256
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
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.
1950s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | US | Vee Jay Records VJ 256First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | Vee Jay Records VJ 256First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | US | Vee Jay Records VJ 256First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1958 | Canada | Delta 3020Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1958 | UK | London Records 45-HLU 86057", 45 RPM, Sampler | 7", 45 RPM, Sampler |
| 1958 | UK | London Records HLU.8605 / London American Recordings HLU.8605Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1958 | UK | London Records 45-HLU 86057", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | US | Oldies 45 OL 737", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | US | Oldies 45 OL 737", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | GRT GG 557", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | Delta 3020X7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Goldies 45 D-25287", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Oldies 45 OL 737", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AYou Can Make It If You Try
- BHey, Hey, I Love You
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of You Can Make It If You Try are there?
13 vinyl pressings of You Can Make It If You Try are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1957 and 1964.
When was You Can Make It If You Try first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US. One of them is Vee Jay Records VJ 256.
How do I tell if my copy of You Can Make It If You Try is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VJ 256) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 57-714-45 IO and 57-713-45 IO. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is You Can Make It If You Try 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.