US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Old Town Records 1052
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45 OT 898 EStamped Side A
45 OT 897 EStamped Side B
Robert & JohnnyMarry Me
Vinyl pressings
Marry Me
by Robert & Johnny · 1958
10 pressings2 countriesRhythm & BluesRockFunk / Soul
Marry Me was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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 Marry Me
4 pressings came out in 1958, 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
1958- Label and catalog number
- Old Town Records 1052
- Format
- 10", 78 RPM
Canada
1958- Label and catalog number
- Regency R-747
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single
Canada
1958- Label and catalog number
- Regency R747X
- 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 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Canada | Regency R-747First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Canada | Regency R747XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | US | Old Town Records 1052First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | US | Old Town Records 1052First year10", 78 RPM | 10", 78 RPM |
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | US | Old Town Records 10527", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1961 | US | Old Town Records 10527", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | US | Old Town Records 10527", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | US | Old Town Records 105210", 78 RPM | 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Good Old Gold 1157", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Good Old Gold 1157", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AMarry Me
- BI Believe In You
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Marry Me are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Marry Me are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1958 and 1961.
When was Marry Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in US, Canada. One of them is Old Town Records 1052.
How do I tell if my copy of Marry Me is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1052, R-747, R747X) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45 OT 898 E and 45 OT 897 E. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Marry 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.