US
October 1952- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 70025
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
YBF 9321 10 M CA side runout stamped
YBF 9245 10 M DB side runout stamped
YB 9321A side label
YB 9245B side label
Patti PageConquest / Why Don't You Believe Me
Vinyl pressings
Conquest / Why Don't You Believe Me
by Patti Page · 1952
10 pressings5 countriesVocalPop
Conquest / Why Don't You Believe Me was first pressed on vinyl in 1952. 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 Conquest / Why Don't You Believe Me
7 pressings came out in 1952, the album's first year, in 2 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
1952- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 70025X45
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
(YW9245)A-Side Matrix
(YW9321)B-Side Matrix
US
1952- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 70025
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
US
1952- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 70025-X45
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1952- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 70025-X45
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1952- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 70025
- Format
- 10", 78 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | Canada | Mercury 70025First year10", 78 RPM | 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | US | Mercury 70025X45First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1952 | US | Mercury 70025First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | US | Mercury 70025-X45First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1952 | US | Mercury 70025-X45First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1952 | US | Mercury 70025First year10", 78 RPM | 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | US | Mercury 70025First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | Sphinx M 141 / Mercury M 141Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Japan | Mercury J - 85Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Oriole cb.114510", 78 RPM | 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- AConquest
- BWhy Don't You Believe Me
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Conquest / Why Don't You Believe Me are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Conquest / Why Don't You Believe Me are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Conquest / Why Don't You Believe Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1952, in US, Canada. One of them is Mercury 70025, released October 1952.
How do I tell if my copy of Conquest / Why Don't You Believe Me is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 70025, 70025X45, 70025-X45) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, YBF 9321 10 M C and YBF 9245 10 M D. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Conquest / Why Don't You Believe 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.
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