UK
1959- Label and catalog number
- Fontana H.272Fontana 271105 TF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Push-out Centre
Johnny MathisMaria / Hey Love
Vinyl pressings
Maria / Hey Love
by Johnny Mathis · 1959
12 pressings7 countriesVocalPop
Maria / Hey Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 Maria / Hey Love
5 pressings came out in 1959, the album's first year, in 3 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.
UK
1959- Label and catalog number
- Fontana H.272Fontana 271105 TF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Solid Centre
UK
1959- Label and catalog number
- Fontana H.272Fontana 271105 TF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Tri-Centre
Australia
1959- Label and catalog number
- Coronet KS-406
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Netherlands
1959- Label and catalog number
- Fontana 271105 TF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
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.
1950s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Australia | Coronet KS-406First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1959 | Netherlands | Fontana 271105 TFFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1959 | UK | Fontana H.272 / Fontana 271105 TFFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1959 | UK | Fontana H.272 / Fontana 271105 TFFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1959 | UK | Fontana H.272 / Fontana 271105 TFFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Canada | Columbia 4-416847", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1960 | US | Columbia 4-416847", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1960 | US | Columbia 4-416847", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | US | Columbia 4-416847", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1962 | New Zealand | Coronet KS-4067", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Fontana 271.105 MF7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Columbia 4-416847", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
Tracklist
- AMaria
- BHey Love
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Maria / Hey Love are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Maria / Hey Love are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1959 and 1962.
When was Maria / Hey Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in UK, Australia, Netherlands. One of them is Fontana H.272.
How do I tell if my copy of Maria / Hey Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use H.272, KS-406, 271105 TF) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Maria / Hey Love 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.
