US
August 23, 1957- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 71184X45
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
YW14905A Side Label
YW14907B Side Label
The PlattersOnly Because / The Mystery Of You
Vinyl pressings
Only Because / The Mystery Of You
by The Platters · 1957
11 pressings4 countriesVocalPop
Only Because / The Mystery Of You 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 Only Because / The Mystery Of You
8 pressings came out in 1957, 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
August 23, 1957- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 71184X45
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
YW14905A-side label
YW14907B-side label
US
August 23, 1957- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 71184
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
YW14905A Side Label
YW14907B Side Label
US
August 23, 1957- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 71184X45
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45-YWM-14905-1 M MS1 EA-side runout
45-YWM-14907-2 M MS11 DB-side runout
YW14905A-side label
YW14907B-side label
US
August 23, 1957- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 71184X45
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
YW14905.2A Side Label
YW14907.3B Side Label
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 71184 x 45
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
YW14905A Side Label
YW14907B Side Label
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.
1950s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Canada | Mercury 71184XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | Mercury 71184 x 45First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | Canada | Mercury 71184First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | US | Mercury 71184X45First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1957 | US | Mercury 71184X45First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1957 | US | Mercury 71184First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | US | Mercury 71184X45First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1957 | US | Mercury 71184X45First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1958 | Sweden | Mercury B 45-7387", Single | 7", Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Mercury 71184Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | Mercury 71184X457", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AOnly Because2:49
- BThe Mystery Of You2:56
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Only Because / The Mystery Of You are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Only Because / The Mystery Of You are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1957 and 1958.
When was Only Because / The Mystery Of You first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US, Canada. One of them is Mercury 71184X45, released August 23, 1957.
How do I tell if my copy of Only Because / The Mystery Of You is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 71184X45, 71184, 71184 x 45, 71184X) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, YW14905 and YW14907. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Only Because / The Mystery Of You 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.
