Japan
1967- Label and catalog number
- CBS 45S-244-MR
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
The PlattersOnly You
Vinyl pressings
Only You
by The Platters · 1967
16 pressings7 countriesRhythm & BluesVocalFunk / SoulPop
Only You was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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
1 pressing came out in 1967, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Japan | CBS 45S-244-MRFirst year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Japan | Musicor Records SJET-11937", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Spain | Mercury 60 52 2537", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Italy | Derby DBR 25857", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Italy | Variety FNP-NP 102207", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Italy | Variety FNP-NP 10220 / Rifi FNP-NP 102207", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Italy | Derby DBR 25857", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1975 | Portugal | Philips 6168 002 / Philips 6168.0027", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
1980s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Japan | Mercury 6PP-10127", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Portugal | DB Belter 1.10.2247", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Spain | Mercury 60 52 2537", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1981 | UK | Mercury 60 52 2537", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1987 | Germany | Mercury 888 968-77", Single, 45 RPM, Mono, Reissue · Mono | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | CBS/Sony SONG 800707", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Peru | CBS CSR 05827", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | UK | Mercury 6052 2537", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ASmoke Gets In Your Eyes2:27
- BOnly You2:43
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Only You are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Only You are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1967 and 1987.
When was Only You first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in Japan. One of them is CBS 45S-244-MR.
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 45S-244-MR) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. 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.
