US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 70285
- Format
- 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
B YBU10134 MRunout, side A, stamped
B YBU10136 MRunout, side B, stamped
YB 10134Label side A
YB 10136Label side B
Ronnie GaylordCuddle Me
Vinyl pressings
Cuddle Me
by Ronnie Gaylord · 1954
11 pressings3 countriesVocalPop
Cuddle Me 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 Cuddle Me
7 pressings came out in 1954, 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
1954- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 70285-X45
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-YWU-10136 M DA side runout
45-YWU-10134 M1 AB side runout
YW 10136Side A label
YW 10134Side B label
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 70285
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
YB10134Label Side A
YB10136Label Side B
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 70285X45
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
YW10136Side A label
YW10134Side B label
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 70285
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
G YBU10136 MRunout Side A
B YBU10134 MRunout Side B
YB10134Label Side A
YB10136Label Side B
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 70285
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
YB 10136 #Runout Side A
YB 10134 HRunout Side B
YB10136Label Side A
YB10134Label Side B
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.
1950s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Canada | Mercury 70285First year10", 78 RPM | 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | US | Mercury 70285First year10", 78 RPM | 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | US | Mercury 70285-X45First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1954 | US | Mercury 70285First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | US | Mercury 70285X45First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1954 | US | Mercury 70285First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | US | Mercury 70285First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | Mercury 70285Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | Mercury 70285-X457" | 7" |
| ? | US | Mercury 70285-X457", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Mercury 70285-X457", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ACuddle Me1:58
- BOh, Am I Lonely
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Cuddle Me are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Cuddle Me are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was Cuddle Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1954, in US, Canada. One of them is Mercury 70285.
How do I tell if my copy of Cuddle Me is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 70285, 70285-X45, 70285X45) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, B YBU10134 M and B YBU10136 M. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Cuddle 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.