Country unknown
1958- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 45.002 x 45
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
17023Side A Label
17025Side B Label
The PlattersDon't Let Go / Are You Sincere
Vinyl pressings
Don't Let Go / Are You Sincere
by The Platters · 1958
10 pressings7 countriesRhythm & BluesFunk / Soul
Don't Let Go / Are You Sincere was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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 Don't Let Go / Are You Sincere
9 pressings came out in 1958, the album's first year, in 6 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.
UK
1958- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MT.205
- Format
- 10", 78 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
78.1105-ALabel side A
78.1105-BLabel side B
UK
1958- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 7MT.205
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45ME 1108-A1 XIT ARunout side A, stamped [etched "XIT", "A"]
45ME 1108-B1 XIT BRunout side B, stamped [etched "XIT", "B"]
45.ME.1105-ALabel side A
45.ME.1105-BLabel side B
Australia
1958- Label and catalog number
- Esquire Mercury 45219
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
YW17023
Greece
1958- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 45-3010
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
YW 17023Side A Label
YW 17025Side B Label
Italy
1958- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 70286x45
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 3-prong centre
- Runout / matrix
YW 17023Runout side A
YW 17025Runout side B
17023Side A Label
17025Side B Label
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Unknown | Mercury 45.002 x 45First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Australia | Esquire Mercury 45219First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Greece | Mercury 45-3010First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Italy | Mercury 70286x45First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Italy | Mercury 70286x45First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Japan | Mercury MS-61First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Sweden | Mercury B 45-758First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | UK | Mercury MT.205First year10", 78 RPM, Single | 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | UK | Mercury 7MT.205First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | New Zealand | Mercury S45-43087", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ADon't Let Go2:54
- BAre You Sincere2:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Don't Let Go / Are You Sincere are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Don't Let Go / Are You Sincere are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Don't Let Go / Are You Sincere first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in UK, Australia, Greece, Italy and more. One of them is Mercury 45.002 x 45.
How do I tell if my copy of Don't Let Go / Are You Sincere is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45.002 x 45, MT.205, 7MT.205, 45219) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 17023 and 17025. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Don't Let Go / Are You Sincere 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.
