US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 70146
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
YB 9486Label A
YB 9487Label B
Richard Hayman And His OrchestraRuby / Dansero
Vinyl pressings
Ruby / Dansero
by Richard Hayman And His Orchestra · 1953
11 pressings2 countriesClassicalClassical
Ruby / Dansero 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 Ruby / Dansero
4 pressings came out in 1953, 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
1953- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 70146-x45
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Mono
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 70146
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
YB9486A) Label
YB9487B) Label
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 70146X45
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | US | Mercury 70146First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | US | Mercury 70146-x45First year7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1953 | US | Mercury 70146First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | US | Mercury 70146X45First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Mercury 4249Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | Mercury C-300147", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Mercury 70146X457", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Mercury 70146Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | Mercury 70146X457", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Mercury C-30014X457", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Mercury C-300147", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
Tracklist
- ARuby2:50
- BDansero2:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ruby / Dansero are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Ruby / Dansero are listed here, from 2 countries.
When was Ruby / Dansero first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1953, in US. One of them is Mercury 70146.
How do I tell if my copy of Ruby / Dansero is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 70146, 70146-x45, 70146X45) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, YB 9486 and YB 9487. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ruby / Dansero 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.