US
October 1955- Label and catalog number
- Coral 61501
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
(88565)Side A label
(88566)✤Side B label
McGuire SistersHe / If You Believe
Vinyl pressings
He / If You Believe
by McGuire Sisters · 1955
16 pressings5 countriesVocalPop
He / If You Believe was first pressed on vinyl in 1955. 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 He / If You Believe
14 pressings came out in 1955, 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
October 1955- Label and catalog number
- Coral 61501
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Richmond, IN
- Runout / matrix
W88565T5A 3Side A runout
W88566T5A 3Side B runout
(88565)Side A label
(88566)◈Side B label
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Coral 9-61501
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Gloversville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45 88565 15 1A side runout
45 88566 19 1B side runout
88565A side label
88566✤B side label
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Coral 9-61501
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-88565A Side Label
45-88566B Side Label
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Coral 61501
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Coral 61501
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
W88565T5A 3Side A stamped
W88566T7A 3Side B stamped
(88565)Side A label
(88566)◈Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Netherlands | Coral 61501First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | New Zealand | Columbia DNZ.96First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | US | Coral 9-61501First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | US | Coral 9-61501First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | US | Coral 61501First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | US | Coral 61501First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | US | Coral 9-61501First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | US | Coral 9-61501First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | US | Coral 9-61501First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1955 | US | Coral 9-61501First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1955 | US | Coral 9-61501First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | Canada | Coral 61501First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | US | Coral 61501First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | US | Coral 61501First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Festival Records CS-791 / Coral CS-791Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Canada | Coral 9-615017", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AHe2:30
- BIf You Believe2:37
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of He / If You Believe are there?
16 vinyl pressings of He / If You Believe are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was He / If You Believe first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in US, Canada, Netherlands, New Zealand. One of them is Coral 61501, released October 1955.
How do I tell if my copy of He / If You Believe is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 61501, 9-61501, DNZ.96) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, (88565) and (88566)✤. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is He / If You Believe 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.
