US
1956- Label and catalog number
- Vee Jay Records VJ 183
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-56-393 IOA side, etched
45-56-395 IOB side, etched
56-393Label, side A
56-395Label, side B
The MagnificentsUp On The Mountain / Why Did She Go
Vinyl pressings
Up On The Mountain / Why Did She Go
by The Magnificents · 1956
12 pressings2 countriesDoo WopRockFunk / Soul
Up On The Mountain / Why Did She Go was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. 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 Up On The Mountain / Why Did She Go
6 pressings came out in 1956, 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
1956- Label and catalog number
- Vee Jay Records VJ 183
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
56-393Label, side A
56-395Label, side B
US
1956- Label and catalog number
- Vee Jay Records VJ 183
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
56-393Label Side A
56-395Label Side B
US
1956- Label and catalog number
- Vee Jay Records VJ 183
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint
- Runout / matrix
56-393Label, side A
56-395Label, side B
Canada
1956- Label and catalog number
- Regency 507X
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-56-393Side A runout, hand-etched
45-56-395Side B runout, hand-etched
56-393-45Label Side A matrix
56-395-45Label Side B matrix
Canada
1956- Label and catalog number
- Regency 507
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
56-393 507Runout A
56-395 507Runout B
56-393Label A
56-395Label B
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.
1950s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Canada | Regency 507XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | Canada | Regency 507First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1956 | US | Vee Jay Records VJ 183First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | US | Vee Jay Records VJ 183First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1956 | US | Vee Jay Records VJ 183First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1956 | US | Vee Jay Records VJ 183First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Lost Nite Records LN-2677", 45 RPM, Reissue · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| ? | US | Collectables COL. 14497", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Lost Nite Records LN-2677", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Collectables COL. 14497", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Lost Nite Records LN-2677", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Lost Nite Records LN-2677", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AUp On The Mountain2:45
- BWhy Did She Go2:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Up On The Mountain / Why Did She Go are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Up On The Mountain / Why Did She Go are listed here, from 2 countries.
When was Up On The Mountain / Why Did She Go first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in US, Canada. One of them is Vee Jay Records VJ 183.
How do I tell if my copy of Up On The Mountain / Why Did She Go is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VJ 183, 507X, 507) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-56-393 IO and 45-56-395 IO. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Up On The Mountain / Why Did She Go 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.