US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 70572X45
- Format
- 45 RPM, 7"
- Runout / matrix
YWF 11240-7
YWF 10758-7
Georgia GibbsDance With Me Henry (Wallflower) / Ballin' The Jack
Vinyl pressings
Dance With Me Henry (Wallflower) / Ballin' The Jack
by Georgia Gibbs · 1955
10 pressings3 countriesVocalPop
Dance With Me Henry 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.
How to spot a first pressing of Dance With Me Henry
8 pressings came out in 1955, 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
1955- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 70572-X45
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Rockaway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
YWF 11240-10 A1E RA side - runout (stamped)
YWF 10758-10 A1D RB side - runout (stamped)
YWF 11240-11 A1D RA side - runout variation (stamped)
YWF 10758-10 A1C RB side - runout variation 1 (stamped)
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 70572X45
- Format
- 45 RPM, 7"
- Runout / matrix
YWF11240Matrix Number, A side label
YWF10758Matrix Number, B side label
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 70572
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
YDF 11240 10 A10 RA Side
YDF 0758 A10 RB Side
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 70572X45
- Format
- 45 RPM, 7"
- Runout / matrix
A 45-YWF-11240-5 MRunout Side A
C 45-YWF-10758-5 MRunout Side B
Variation 2- A 45-YWF-11240-4 MRunout Side A
Variation 2- C 45-YWF-10758-4 MRunout Side B
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 70572
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
YB711240-9A side - runout [etched]
YB710758-8B side - runout [etched]
YB 11240A side - label
YB 10758B side - label
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.
1950s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | UK | Mercury MB.3223First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | US | Mercury 70572X45First year45 RPM, 7" | 45 RPM, 7" |
| 1955 | US | Mercury 70572-X45First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | US | Mercury 70572X45First year45 RPM, 7" | 45 RPM, 7" |
| 1955 | US | Mercury 70572First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | US | Mercury 70572X45First year45 RPM, 7" | 45 RPM, 7" |
| 1955 | US | Mercury 70572First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | US | Mercury 70572-X45First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Germany | Mercury 874 836-77", Single | 7", Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Mercury 70572Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- ADance With Me Henry (Wallflower)2:15
- BBallin' The Jack2:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dance With Me Henry are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Dance With Me Henry are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1955 and 1989.
When was Dance With Me Henry first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in US, UK. One of them is Mercury 70572X45.
How do I tell if my copy of Dance With Me Henry is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 70572X45, 70572-X45, 70572, MB.3223) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, YWF 11240-7 and YWF 10758-7. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Dance With Me Henry 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.
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