US
December 1952- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 70067-X45
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
YW 9327A-side matrix
YW 9432B-side matrix
45 YWU-9327 M1A-side runout
45 YWU-9432 MB-side runout
The GaylordsTell Me You're Mine
Vinyl pressings
Tell Me You're Mine
by The Gaylords · 1952
12 pressings5 countriesVocalPop
Tell Me You're Mine was first pressed on vinyl in 1952. 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 Tell Me You're Mine
3 pressings came out in 1952, 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
December 1952- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 70067-X45
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · black label
- Runout / matrix
YW 9327A-side matrix
YW 9432B-side matrix
45 YWU-9327 1F U1A-side runout
45 YWU-9432 1F U1B-side runout
Canada
1952- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 70067-X45
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | Canada | Mercury 70067-X45First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1952 | US | Mercury 70067-X45First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1952 | US | Mercury 70067-X45First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1953 | Belgium | Sphinx M 162 / Mercury M 162Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | Canada | Mercury 7006710", 78 RPM | 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | UK | Oriole CB. 1164Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | US | Mercury 70067-X457", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1953 | US | Mercury 70067Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | US | Mercury 70067Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | US | Mercury 70067Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Esquire Mercury A-1029Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | Mercury 70067X457", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ATell Me You're Mine2:37
- BAye Aye Aye2:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tell Me You're Mine are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Tell Me You're Mine are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1952 and 1953.
When was Tell Me You're Mine first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1952, in US, Canada. One of them is Mercury 70067-X45, released December 1952.
How do I tell if my copy of Tell Me You're Mine is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 70067-X45) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, YW 9327 and YW 9432. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tell Me You're Mine 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.