US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 70741X45
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
YW11641A-side label
YW11628B-side label
The Crew CutsAngels In The Sky / Mostly Martha
Vinyl pressings
Angels In The Sky / Mostly Martha
by The Crew Cuts · 1955
11 pressings3 countriesVocalPop
Angels In The Sky / Mostly Martha 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 Angels In The Sky / Mostly Martha
9 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 70741X45
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-YWU-11641-2 [Scranton Lathe]Runout, side A, etched
45-ywu-11628-2 #2 [Scranton Lathe]Runout, side B, etched
YW11641Label side A
YW11628Label side B
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 70741
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
YBU-11628Side A runout etched
YBU-11641Side B runout etched
YB11628A side label
YB11641B side label
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 70741X45
- Format
- 7", Single
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 70741
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
YB 11628 IF UIRunout, side A, stamped, variant 1
YB 11641 IF UIRunout, side B, stamped, variant 1
YB 11628 2F UIRunout, side A, stamped, variant 2
YB 11641 IF UIRunout, side B, stamped, variant 2
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Mercury C-30061X45
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
YWU 11641 3Runout, side A, etched
YWU 11628 3Runout, side B, etched
YW11641Label side A
YW11628Label 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.
1950s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Canada | Mercury 70741First year10", 78 RPM | 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | Canada | Mercury 70741-X45First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | US | Mercury 70741X45First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | US | Mercury 70741X45First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | US | Mercury 70741First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | US | Mercury 70741X45First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1955 | US | Mercury 70741First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | US | Mercury C-30061X45First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | US | Mercury 70741First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1958 | US | Mercury C-30061X457", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Esquire Mercury 450347", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AAngels In The Sky2:29
- BMostly Martha2:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Angels In The Sky / Mostly Martha are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Angels In The Sky / Mostly Martha are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1955 and 1958.
When was Angels In The Sky / Mostly Martha first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in US, Canada. One of them is Mercury 70741X45.
How do I tell if my copy of Angels In The Sky / Mostly Martha is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 70741X45, 70741, C-30061X45, 70741-X45) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, YW11641 and YW11628. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Angels In The Sky / Mostly Martha 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.
