US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 70097-X45
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
YW 9527 HSide A Runout
YW 9528 HSide B Runout
Ralph Marterie And His OrchestraCaravan / While We Dream
Vinyl pressings
Caravan / While We Dream
by Ralph Marterie And His Orchestra · 1953
17 pressings5 countriesBig BandJazz
Caravan / While We Dream was first pressed on vinyl in 1953. 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 Caravan / While We Dream
15 pressings came out in 1953, 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
1953- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 70097
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
(YB9527)Label A
(YB9528)Label B
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 70097X45
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 70097
- Format
- 10", 78 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
YB 9527 HRunout, side A, etched
YB 9528 HRunout, side B, etched
YB9527Label A
YB9528Label B
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 70097-X45
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 70097
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
YB9527 3FA side runout
YB 9528 2FB side runout
YB9527Label A
YB9528Label B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Canada | Mercury 70097First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | Canada | Mercury 70097X45First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1953 | New Zealand | Mercury M4072First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | US | Mercury 70097-X45First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1953 | US | Mercury 70097First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | US | Mercury 70097X45First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1953 | US | Mercury 70097First year10", 78 RPM, Single | 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1953 | US | Mercury 70097-X45First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1953 | US | Mercury 70097First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | US | Mercury 70097-X45First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1953 | US | Mercury 70097-X45First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1953 | US | Mercury 70097First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | US | Mercury 70097X45First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1953 | US | Mercury 70097First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1953 | US | Mercury 70097-X45First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | T.K. SM-50018Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Belgium | Sphinx M 174 / Mercury M 174Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- ACaravan2:35
- BWhile We Dream2:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Caravan / While We Dream are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Caravan / While We Dream are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Caravan / While We Dream first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1953, in US, Canada, New Zealand. One of them is Mercury 70097-X45.
How do I tell if my copy of Caravan / While We Dream is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 70097-X45, 70097, 70097X45, M4072) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, YW 9527 H and YW 9528 H. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Caravan / While We Dream 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.