US
October 1960- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 71691X45
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Allied Pressing
- Runout / matrix
YW20174Side A label
YW20173Side B label
YW 20174 1 E-6508Deadwax A
YW 20173 1 E-6507Deadwax B
Johnny PrestonCharming Billy / Up In The Air
Vinyl pressings
Charming Billy / Up In The Air
by Johnny Preston · 1960
17 pressings14 countriesRock & RollRock
Charming Billy / Up In The Air was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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 Charming Billy / Up In The Air
14 pressings came out in 1960, the album's first year, in 12 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
1960- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 71691
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
UK
1960- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 45-AMT 1114
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Belgium
1960- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 71691 x 45
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Canada
1960- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 71691X
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Canada
1960- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 71691
- 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 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Belgium | Mercury 71691 x 45First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | Canada | Mercury 71691XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | Canada | Mercury 71691First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | Denmark | Mercury 71691X45First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | Finland | Mercury 71691X45First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1960 | Germany | Mercury R 21 654 / Mercury 71691x45First year7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | Hong Kong | Mercury H.K. 378 X 45First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1960 | Ireland | Mercury 45-AMT (I)1114First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | Japan | Mercury MS-126First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1960 | Netherlands | Mercury 71691First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1960 | South Africa | Mercury MER 2040First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | UK | Mercury 45-AMT 1114First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | US | Mercury 71691First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1960 | US | Mercury 71691X45First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1962 | UK | Mercury 45-AMT11147", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Esquire Mercury 453617", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Norway | Mercury 716917", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ACharming Billy2:23
- BUp In The Air1:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Charming Billy / Up In The Air are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Charming Billy / Up In The Air are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1960 and 1962.
When was Charming Billy / Up In The Air first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US, UK, Belgium, Canada and more. One of them is Mercury 71691X45, released October 1960.
How do I tell if my copy of Charming Billy / Up In The Air is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 71691X45, 71691, 45-AMT 1114, 71691 x 45) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, YW20174 and YW20173. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Charming Billy / Up In The Air 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.
