Belgium
1955- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 70819
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
YW 12456-2Runout side A
YW 12457-2Runout side B
YW 12456Label side A
YW 12457Label side B
The PlattersOnly You (And You Alone) / (You've Got) The Magic Touch
Vinyl pressings
Only You (And You Alone) / (You've Got) The Magic Touch
by The Platters · 1955
21 pressings4 countriesVocalPop
Only You was first pressed on vinyl in 1955. 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
2 pressings came out in 1955, 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.
Belgium
1955- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 70819
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
YW 12456-2Runout side A
YW 12457-2Runout side B
YW 12456Label side A
YW 12457Label side B
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.
1950s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Belgium | Mercury 70819First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | Belgium | Mercury 70819First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | Belgium | Mercury 70819x457", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | US | Musicor Records MU-19127", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Belgium | Mercury 6052-1437", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Belgium | Mercury 6052 1437", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Belgium | Mercury 6052 1437", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Belgium | Mercury 6052 1437", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1973 | Belgium | Mercury 6052 1437", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1973 | Belgium | Mercury 6052 1437", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Belgium | Mercury 6052 1437", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Netherlands | Mercury 6052 1437", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Belgium | Mercury 6052 1437", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Belgium | Philips 6168 0257", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Belgium | Philips 6168 0257", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | US | Gusto Records GT4-22397", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | Mercury 70819 x 457", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Belgium | Mercury 6052 1437", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Belgium | Mercury 6052 1437", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Belgium | Mercury 6052 1437", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Hong Kong | Mercury 193 X 457", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AOnly You (And You Alone)
- B(You've Got) The Magic Touch
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Only You are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Only You are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1955 and 1984.
When was Only You first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in Belgium. One of them is Mercury 70819.
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 70819) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, YW 12456-2 and YW 12457-2. 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.
