US
October 1955- Label and catalog number
- Dot Records 45-15423
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MW-8975A-side label
F90W-2509 M-8651B-side label
The HilltoppersOnly You (And You Alone)
Vinyl pressings
Only You (And You Alone)
by The Hilltoppers · 1955
18 pressings5 countriesVocalBalladRockPop
Only You (And You Alone) 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 Only You (And You Alone)
9 pressings came out in 1955, the album's first year, in 4 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
October 1955- Label and catalog number
- Dot Records 45-15423
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MW-8975A-side label
F90W-2509 M-8651B-side label
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Dot Records 15423
- Format
- 10", 78 RPM
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Dot Records 45-15423
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MW 8975-2 I B 2Side A Variant 1
F90W 2509 MW 8651-2 I B 1Side B Variant 1
MW 8975-2 I A 2Side A Variant 2
F90W 2509 MW 8651-2 I A2 3Side B Variant 2
Canada
October 1955- Label and catalog number
- Quality 1425
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
8975Etched Runout A
8651Etched Runout B
MB-8975Label Side A
MB-8651Label Side B
Canada
October 1955- Label and catalog number
- Quality K1425
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MW-8975Side A label
MW-8651Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Australia | London Records HL-1062First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | Germany | London Records DL 20 038First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | Germany | London Records DL 20 038First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | US | Dot Records 15423First year10", 78 RPM | 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | US | Dot Records 45-15423First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | Canada | Quality 1425First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | Canada | Quality K1425First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | US | Dot Records 45-15423First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1955 | US | Dot Records 45-15423First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1956 | Germany | London Records DL 20 0387", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | UK | London American Recordings HL-D.8221Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | UK | London American Recordings HL-D.8221Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1956 | UK | London Records 45-HL-D.82217", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1956 | UK | London American Recordings HL-D.8221Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1956 | UK | London American Recordings HL-D.8221Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | London American Recordings HL-D.8221Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- AOnly You2:01
- BUntil The Real Thing Comes Along2:41
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Only You (And You Alone) are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Only You (And You Alone) are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1955 and 1956.
When was Only You (And You Alone) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in US, Canada, Australia, Germany. One of them is Dot Records 45-15423, released October 1955.
How do I tell if my copy of Only You (And You Alone) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-15423, 15423, 1425, K1425) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MW-8975 and F90W-2509 M-8651. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Only You (And You Alone) 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.