US
December 11, 1957- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 71246X45
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
YW16484 2M I MS11A side runout
YW16158 1M I MS1B side runout
YW16484A side label
YW16158B side label
The PlattersHelpless / Indiff'rent
Vinyl pressings
Helpless / Indiff'rent
by The Platters · 1957
11 pressings7 countriesPop
Helpless / Indiff'rent was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 Helpless / Indiff'rent
7 pressings came out in 1957, the album's first year, in 5 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 11, 1957- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 71246
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
Helpless YB16484Indiff'rent YB 71246
US
December 11, 1957- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 71246X45
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · MGM Custom Pressing Division press
- Runout / matrix
45-YWM-16484-3 M MSIII AA side runout
45-YWM-16158-1 M MSI DB side runout
YW16484A side label
YW16158B side label
UK
1957- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MT.197
- Format
- 10", 78 RPM, Single
Canada
December 11, 1957- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 71246
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
71246-S1Side A
71246-S2Side B
Belgium
1957- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 71.246X45
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
YW 16404Label & Runout Side A
YW 16150Label & Runout Side B
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.
1950s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Belgium | Mercury 71.246X45First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1957 | Sweden | Mercury B 45-753First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | UK | Mercury MT.197First year10", 78 RPM, Single | 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | Canada | Mercury 71246First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | Mercury 71246X45First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1957 | US | Mercury 71246First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | Mercury 71246X45First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1958 | Italy | Mercury 70277X457", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1958 | Italy | Mercury 70277X457", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1958 | UK | Mercury 7MT.1977", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Esquire Mercury 452037", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AHelpless2:41
- BIndiff'rent2:17
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Helpless / Indiff'rent are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Helpless / Indiff'rent are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1957 and 1958.
When was Helpless / Indiff'rent first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US, UK, Canada, Belgium and more. One of them is Mercury 71246X45, released December 11, 1957.
How do I tell if my copy of Helpless / Indiff'rent is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 71246X45, 71246, MT.197, 71.246X45) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, YW16484 2M I MS11 and YW16158 1M I MS1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Helpless / Indiff'rent 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.
