France
1968- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 127.351 MCF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MER AA 127 351 1F 380Runout side A
MER AA 127 351 2F 380Runout side B
127.351 1FCenter label side A
127.351 2FCenter label side B
The PlattersOnly You
Vinyl pressings
Only You
by The Platters · 1968
21 pressings9 countriesRock & RollVocalRockPop
Only You was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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
3 pressings came out in 1968, 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.
France
1968- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 127.351 MCF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MER AA 127 351 1F 380Runout Side A
MER AA 127 351 2F 380Runout Side B
127.351 1FLabel Side A
127.351 2FLabel Side B
Spain
1968- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 127 351 MCF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
850 127351∇A=1A Side Machine-Etched Runout
850 127351∇B=1B Side Machine-Etched Runout
127 351. 1FA Side Label
127 351. 2FB Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | France | Mercury 127.351 MCFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | France | Mercury 127.351 MCFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | Spain | Mercury 127 351 MCFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Spain | Carnaby MO 16667", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1978 | France | Musidisc TS 87", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1978 | France | Tubes Story TS87" | 7" |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Belgium | Mercury 6167 2057", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Spain | Palobal S-1.0057", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1987 | Scandinavia | Maybellene 747", Picture Disc, Single, 45 RPM · Picture disc | 7", Picture Disc, Single, 45 RPM · Picture disc |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | US | Shag Archive AR 1047", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Mercury 940277", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| ? | Europe | Maybellene 549 / Maybellene MBR-5497", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | France | Mercury 6167 2057", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | France | Mercury 127.351 MCF7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | Mercury 127.351 MCF7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | Visadisc JLR 47", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | France | Mercury 6167 2057", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | France | Mercury 127 . 351 MCF / Mercury 127.351MCF7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Japan | Mercury MS-487", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Japan | Musicor Records VIP-10067", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | Netherlands | Atlantic ATL 11.0647", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AOnly You2:35
- BMy Prayer (Wunder Der Nacht)2:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Only You are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Only You are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1968 and 1992.
When was Only You first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in France, Spain. One of them is Mercury 127.351 MCF.
How do I tell if my copy of Only You is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 127.351 MCF, 127 351 MCF) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MER AA 127 351 1F 380 and MER AA 127 351 2F 380. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Only 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.
