US
September 16, 1957- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 71197X45
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
YW 16007 2U I A2A side runout, stamped
YW-15789 XX XXXX 2U I A2B side runout, stamped
YW16007A-side label
YW15789B-side label
The DiamondsSilhouettes / Daddy Cool
Vinyl pressings
Silhouettes / Daddy Cool
by The Diamonds · 1957
10 pressings7 countriesDoo WopVocalRockPop
Silhouettes / Daddy Cool 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 Silhouettes / Daddy Cool
8 pressings came out in 1957, the album's first year, in 5 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
September 16, 1957- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 71197X45
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Rockaway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
YWO-16007-1Side A etchings variant 1
A1 RSide A stamps variant 1
YWO-15789-1Side B etchings variant 1
RSide B stamps variant 1
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 71197
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
YB 16007 1U I
YB 15789 1U I
Australia
September 16, 1957- Label and catalog number
- esquire Mercury 45194
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
YW16007A-side label
YW15789B-side label
Canada
1957- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 71197X
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
71197X-S2 (2)A-Side Runout
71197X-S1 (2) 15789B-Side Runout
YW 16007A-Side Label
YW 15789B-Side Label
Canada
1957- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 71197
- 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Canada | Mercury 71197XFirst year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1957 | Canada | Mercury 71197First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | Norway | Mercury MNS 3017First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | Sweden | Mercury B 45-741First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | Mercury 71197First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | Australia | esquire Mercury 45194First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | Mercury 71197X45First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | Mercury 71197X45First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Italy | Mercury 70258x457", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Chile | Mercury 7-140097", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ASilhouettes2:40
- BDaddy Cool2:36
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Silhouettes / Daddy Cool are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Silhouettes / Daddy Cool are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1957 and 1958.
When was Silhouettes / Daddy Cool first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US, Australia, Canada, Norway and more. One of them is Mercury 71197X45, released September 16, 1957.
How do I tell if my copy of Silhouettes / Daddy Cool is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 71197X45, 71197, 45194, 71197X) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, YW 16007 2U I A2 and YW-15789 XX XXXX 2U I A2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Silhouettes / Daddy Cool 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.
