US
November 1951- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F1875
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45-7760-N1 ⌂ 11-51 6A side runout
45-7759-N1 ⌂ 11-51 2B side runout
45-7760A side label
45-7759B side label
The Four KnightsCry / Charmaine
Vinyl pressings
Cry / Charmaine
by The Four Knights · 1951
11 pressings7 countriesRhythm & BluesDoo WopVocalPop
Cry / Charmaine was first pressed on vinyl in 1951. 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 Cry / Charmaine
4 pressings came out in 1951, 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
1951- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 1875
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Scranton
- Runout / matrix
7760A label
7759B label
US
1951- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 1875
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Los Angeles
- Runout / matrix
7760A label
7759B label
Canada
1951- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records C-870
- 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Canada | Capitol Records C-870First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1951 | US | Capitol Records 1875First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1951 | US | Capitol Records 1875First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1951 | US | Capitol Records F1875First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Finland | Capitol Records C 1875Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Norway | Capitol Records C 1875Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | South Africa | Capitol Records CT. 3155Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Sweden | Capitol Records C 1875Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Capitol Records CL.13652Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Capitol Records CL.13652Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | Capitol Records 1875Shellac, 78 RPM, 10", Promo · Promo | Shellac, 78 RPM, 10", Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ACry2:52
- BCharmaine2:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Cry / Charmaine are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Cry / Charmaine are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Cry / Charmaine first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1951, in US, Canada. One of them is Capitol Records F1875, released November 1951.
How do I tell if my copy of Cry / Charmaine is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F1875, 1875, C-870) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-7760-N1 ⌂ 11-51 6 and 45-7759-N1 ⌂ 11-51 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Cry / Charmaine 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.