US
1951- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 5595-X45
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45 - 4080-1Runout, side A, etched
45 - 3954-1Runout, side B, etched
4080Label side A
3954Label side B
Patti PageMockin' Bird Hill / I Love You Because
Vinyl pressings
Mockin' Bird Hill / I Love You Because
by Patti Page · 1951
14 pressings4 countriesVocalPopFolkWorld
Mockin' Bird Hill / I Love You Because was first pressed on vinyl in 1951. 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 Mockin' Bird Hill / I Love You Because
12 pressings came out in 1951, 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.
US
1951- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 5595
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
4080A side label
3954B side label
US
1951- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 5595
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
4080 7Runout, side A, stamped
3954 2 I̶I̶I̶IRunout, side B, stamped, I̶I̶I̶I etched
4080Label side A
3954Label side B
US
1951- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 5595-X45
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-4080-1Runout, side A, etched
45-3954-1Runout, side B, etched
4080Label side A
3954Label side B
US
1951- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 5595
- Format
- 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
4080 4Side A runout stamped
3954 5Side B runout stamped
4080Side A label
3954Side B label
US
1951- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 5595
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
4080 1Side A Runout [Stamped] var 1
3954 13Side B Runout [Stamped] var 1
4080-9Side A Runout [Etched] var 2
3954-9Side B Runout [Etched] var 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Canada | Mercury 5595-X45First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1951 | Canada | Mercury 5595-X45First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1951 | UK | Oriole CB.1047First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1951 | US | Mercury 5595-X45First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1951 | US | Mercury 5595First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1951 | US | Mercury 5595First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1951 | US | Mercury 5595-X45First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1951 | US | Mercury 5595First year10", 78 RPM | 10", 78 RPM |
| 1951 | US | Mercury 5595First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1951 | US | Mercury 5595First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1951 | US | Mercury 5595-X45First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1951 | Canada | Mercury 5595First year10", 78 RPM | 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | Sphinx M 41 / Mercury M 41Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | Mercury 5595-X457", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AMockin' Bird Hill2:55
- BI Love You Because2:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mockin' Bird Hill / I Love You Because are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Mockin' Bird Hill / I Love You Because are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Mockin' Bird Hill / I Love You Because first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1951, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is Mercury 5595-X45.
How do I tell if my copy of Mockin' Bird Hill / I Love You Because is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 5595-X45, 5595, CB.1047) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45 - 4080-1 and 45 - 3954-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mockin' Bird Hill / I Love You Because 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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