US
September 1967- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 72721
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene · Mercury Pressing
- Runout / matrix
40072-2Runout A, variant 1
40067-1Runout B, variant 1
40072-2 MRRunout A, variant 2
40067-1 MRRunout B, variant 2
Jerry ButlerMr. Dream Merchant / Cause I Love You So
Vinyl pressings
Mr. Dream Merchant / Cause I Love You So
by Jerry Butler · 1967
12 pressings8 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Mr. Dream Merchant / Cause I Love You So was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 Mr. Dream Merchant / Cause I Love You So
8 pressings came out in 1967, 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
1967- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 72721
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
40072-2A-side runout, stamped
40067-1B-side runout, stamped
1-40072A-side label
1-40067B-side label
UK
1967- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MF 1005Mercury 127 307 MCF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
Australia
1967- Label and catalog number
- Philips BF-355
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
72721-AA Side Label
72721-BB Side Label
Belgium
1967- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 127 307 MCF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
AA-40072/1Side A Stamped
AA-40067/1Side B Stamped
Canada
1967- Label and catalog number
- Mercury M. 72721
- 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 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Australia | Philips BF-355First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Belgium | Mercury 127 307 MCFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Canada | Mercury M. 72721First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Netherlands | Mercury 127 307 MCFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | New Zealand | Mercury 72721First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | UK | Mercury MF 1005 / Mercury 127 307 MCFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | US | Mercury 727217", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| 1967 | US | Mercury 72721First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1967 | US | Mercury 72721First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Turkey | Philips Mcf 1273077", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Mercury 727217", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Mercury 727217", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AMr. Dream Merchant2:37
- B'Cause I Love You So2:32
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mr. Dream Merchant / Cause I Love You So are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Mr. Dream Merchant / Cause I Love You So are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Mr. Dream Merchant / Cause I Love You So first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in US, UK, Australia, Belgium and more. One of them is Mercury 72721, released September 1967.
How do I tell if my copy of Mr. Dream Merchant / Cause I Love You So is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 72721, MF 1005, BF-355, 127 307 MCF) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 40072-2 and 40067-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mr. Dream Merchant / Cause I Love You So 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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