US
January 1954- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 70528
- Format
- 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
YBF-10782 - 3 A2F RSide A Runout etched
YBF-10779 - 4 A2A RSide B Runout etched
YB 10782Side A label
YB 10779Side B label
Patti PageYou Too Can Be A Dreamer
Vinyl pressings
You Too Can Be A Dreamer
by Patti Page · 1954
12 pressings4 countriesVocalPop
You Too Can Be A Dreamer 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 You Too Can Be A Dreamer
3 pressings came out in 1954, the album's first year. 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
1954- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 70528
- Format
- 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
YB 10779 2FSide A runout etched, variant 1
YB 10782 2FSide B runout etched, variant 1
YBF 10779 8 mSide A runout stamped, variant 2
YBF 10782 9 wSide B runout stamped, variant 2
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 70528
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
YB710779side A runout etched
YB710782side B runout etched
YB10779side A label
YB10782side B 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.
1950s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | US | Mercury 70528First year10", 78 RPM | 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | US | Mercury 70528First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | US | Mercury 70528First year10", 78 RPM | 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | UK | Mercury MB.3201Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | US | Mercury 70528X4545 RPM, 7", Single | 45 RPM, 7", Single |
| 1955 | US | Mercury 70528-X457", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | US | Mercury 70528X4545 RPM, 7", Single | 45 RPM, 7", Single |
| 1955 | US | Mercury 70528-X457", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | UK | Mercury MB. 3201Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | Mercury 70528Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Canada | Mercury 70528-X457", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Mercury 70528-X457", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AYou Too Can Be A Dreamer2:44
- BEverlovin'2:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of You Too Can Be A Dreamer are there?
12 vinyl pressings of You Too Can Be A Dreamer are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1954 and 1955.
When was You Too Can Be A Dreamer first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1954, in US. One of them is Mercury 70528, released January 1954.
How do I tell if my copy of You Too Can Be A Dreamer is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 70528) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, YBF-10782 - 3 A2F R and YBF-10779 - 4 A2A R. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is You Too Can Be A Dreamer 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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