US
March 1954- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2769
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
12465-D6 [Anvil symbol]A side stamped
12466-N2 [Anvil symbol]B side stamped
12465A side label
12466B side label
Kay StarrIf You Love Me (Really Love Me) / The Man Upstairs
Vinyl pressings
If You Love Me (Really Love Me) / The Man Upstairs
by Kay Starr · 1954
12 pressings5 countriesVocalJazzPop
If You Love Me was first pressed on vinyl in 1954. 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 If You Love Me
11 pressings came out in 1954, the album's first year, in 4 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
March 1954- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2769
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
12465-D2A side runout
12466-D1B side runout
12465A side label
12466B side label
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F2769
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45-12465-D4Run-out stamp Side A, variant 1
45-12466-D2Run-out stamp Side B, variant 1
45-12465-N4Run-out stamp Side A, variant 2
45-12466-D3Run-out stamp Side B, variant 2
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F2769
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-12465-D5 1 ✩Runout, side A
45-12466-D5 1 ✩Runout, side B
45-12465Label, side A
45-12466Label, side B
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2769
- Format
- 10", 78 RPM, Promo
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F2769
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
45-12465A Side - label
45-12466B Side - label
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.
1950s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Canada | Capitol Records C-1310First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | Canada | Capitol Records C-1310First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | Canada | Capitol Records C-1310First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | New Zealand | Capitol Records CP316First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | UK | Capitol Records CL.14111First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | US | Capitol Records F2769First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1954 | US | Capitol Records F2769First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1954 | US | Capitol Records 2769First year10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo | 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1954 | US | Capitol Records F2769First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1954 | US | Capitol Records 2769First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | US | Capitol Records 2769First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Capitol Records 2769Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- AIf You Love Me (Really Love Me)2:45
- BThe Man Upstairs2:36
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of If You Love Me are there?
12 vinyl pressings of If You Love Me are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was If You Love Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1954, in US, UK, Canada, New Zealand. One of them is Capitol Records 2769, released March 1954.
How do I tell if my copy of If You Love Me is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2769, F2769, CL.14111, C-1310) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 12465-D6 [Anvil symbol] and 12466-N2 [Anvil symbol]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is If You Love Me 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.
