US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 70696X45
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
YW12105Side A
Variant 1 (45-YWU-12105-2³ (Anvil or Lathe))Side A
YW12106Side B
Variant 1(45-YWU-12106-1#² (Anvil or Lathe))Side B
Rusty DraperThe Shifting, Whispering Sands
Vinyl pressings
The Shifting, Whispering Sands
by Rusty Draper · 1955
13 pressings3 countriesCountryVocalPopFolk
The Shifting, Whispering Sands was first pressed on vinyl in 1955. 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 The Shifting, Whispering Sands
8 pressings came out in 1955, 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
1955- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 70696X45
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ywu 12105-3A-Side - Etched
ywu 12106-1B-Side - Etched
YW12105A-Side - Label
YW12106B-Side - Label
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 70696
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 70696X45
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
YW12105 2F A2 J IA side runout stamped
YW12106 8F A2 U IB side runout stamped
YW12105A side label
YW12106B side label
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 70696X45
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
YW12105A side label
YW12106B side label
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 70696
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Canada | Mercury 70696-X45First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | Canada | Mercury 70696First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | US | Mercury 70696X45First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | US | Mercury 70696X45First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | US | Mercury 70696First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | US | Mercury 70696X45First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | US | Mercury 70696X45First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | US | Mercury 70696First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1956 | Australia | Esquire Mercury 450287", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | Australia | Esquire Mercury 450287", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | Australia | Esquire Mercury 450287", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Mercury 7069610", 78 RPM | 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | Mercury 70696Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- AThe Shifting, Whispering Sands2:39
- BTime2:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Shifting, Whispering Sands are there?
13 vinyl pressings of The Shifting, Whispering Sands are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1955 and 1956.
When was The Shifting, Whispering Sands first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in US, Canada. One of them is Mercury 70696X45.
How do I tell if my copy of The Shifting, Whispering Sands is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 70696X45, 70696, 70696-X45) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, YW12105 and Variant 1 (45-YWU-12105-2³ (Anvil or Lathe)). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Shifting, Whispering Sands 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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