US
April 23, 1957- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 71102X45
- Format
- 45 RPM, 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
YW15359A-side
YW15360B-side
Rusty DraperFreight Train / Seven Come Eleven
Vinyl pressings
Freight Train / Seven Come Eleven
by Rusty Draper · 1957
18 pressings10 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
Freight Train / Seven Come Eleven was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 Freight Train / Seven Come Eleven
16 pressings came out in 1957, the album's first year, in 8 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
April 23, 1957- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 71102X45
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
YW 15359 4U I A4Runout, side A, stamped, variant 1
YW 15360 4U I A2Runout, side B, stamped, variant 1
YW 15359 4U I A3Runout, side A, stamped, variant 2
YW 15360 4U I A2Runout, side B, stamped, variant 2
US
April 23, 1957- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 71102X45
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
YW15359Label A
YW15360Label B
YWU 15359 FDeadwax A
YWU 15360 FDeadwax B
US
April 23, 1957- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 71102
- Format
- 10", 78 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
YW15359A-side
YW15360B-side
US
April 23, 1957- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 71102X45
- Format
- 45 RPM, 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
45-YWU-15359-2A-side
45-YWU-15360-2B-side
US
April 23, 1957- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 71102
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Australia | Esquire Mercury 45172First year45 RPM, 7", Single | 45 RPM, 7", Single |
| 1957 | Canada | Mercury 71102First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | Canada | Mercury 71102XFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1957 | Hong Kong | Mercury 266 2X45First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | Italy | Mercury 70250x45First year45 RPM, 7", Single | 45 RPM, 7", Single |
| 1957 | New Zealand | Mercury S45-4288First year45 RPM, 7", Single | 45 RPM, 7", Single |
| 1957 | US | Mercury 71102X45First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1957 | Netherlands | Mercury 957033First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | Sweden | Mercury B 45-723First year45 RPM, 7", Single | 45 RPM, 7", Single |
| 1957 | US | Mercury 71102X45First year45 RPM, 7", Single | 45 RPM, 7", Single |
| 1957 | US | Mercury 71102X45First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | Mercury 71102X45First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1957 | US | Mercury 71102First year10", 78 RPM, Single | 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | Mercury 71102X45First year45 RPM, 7", Single | 45 RPM, 7", Single |
| 1957 | US | Mercury 71102First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Mono · Mono | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Norway | Mercury MNS 30017", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | UK | Mercury MT.155Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- AFreight Train2:20
- BSeven Come Eleven1:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Freight Train / Seven Come Eleven are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Freight Train / Seven Come Eleven are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Freight Train / Seven Come Eleven first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US, Netherlands, Sweden, Australia and more. One of them is Mercury 71102X45, released April 23, 1957.
How do I tell if my copy of Freight Train / Seven Come Eleven is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 71102X45, 71102, 957033, B 45-723) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, YW15359 and YW15360. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Freight Train / Seven Come Eleven 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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