US
February 1972- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 73273
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Philips Pressing
- Runout / matrix
2-49753-1-1-1 PR +Etched, runout groove, side A
2-49751-1-1-1 PR +Etched, runout groove, side B
Jerry Lee LewisChantilly Lace
Vinyl pressings
Chantilly Lace
by Jerry Lee Lewis · 1972
20 pressings11 countriesRock & RollRockabillyRock
Chantilly Lace was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Chantilly Lace
17 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 11 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
February 1972- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 73273
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
2-49753-3Etched, runout groove, side A
2-49751-2Etched, runout groove, side B
2-49753Label side A
2-49751Label side B
US
February 1972- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 73273
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
(2-49753)A Side Label
(2-49751)B Side Label
US
February 1972- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 73273
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2-49753-1-1-1 PR xA-Side Runout
2-49751-1-1-1 PR xB-Side Runout
2-49753A-Side Label
2-49751B-Side Label
UK
February 1972- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6052 141
- Format
- 7", Single · injection labels
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6052 141
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
6052141 1F//1∇420 1 1 1 04Runout side A stamped
6052141 2F//1∇420 1 1 11 04Runout side B stamped
6052 141.1Side A label
6052 141.2Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Australia | Mercury 6052 141First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Austria | Mercury 6052 141First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Belgium | Mercury 6052 141First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1972 | Belgium | Mercury 6052 141First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1972 | Canada | Mercury M. 73273First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Germany | Mercury 6052 141First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Netherlands | Mercury 6052 148First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | New Zealand | Mercury 6052 141First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1972 | Norway | Mercury 6052 141 / Mercury 6052.141First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | UK | Mercury 6052 141First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | UK | Mercury 6052 141First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | France | Mercury 6052 141First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1972 | UK | Mercury 6052 141First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1972 | US | Mercury 73273First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1972 | US | Mercury 73273First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | Mercury 6052 1417", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Belgium | Mercury 6052 1417", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Netherlands | Mercury 6052 1487", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AChantilly Lace2:50
- BThink About It Darlin'2:03
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Chantilly Lace are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Chantilly Lace are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Chantilly Lace first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US, UK, France, Australia and more. One of them is Mercury 73273, released February 1972.
How do I tell if my copy of Chantilly Lace is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 73273, 6052 141, M. 73273, 6052 148) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2-49753-1-1-1 PR + and 2-49751-1-1-1 PR +. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Chantilly Lace 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.
