Spain
1962- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 125 264 MCL
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
125 264 1L:Center label, A-side
125 264 2L:Center label, B-side
The PlattersSiempre The Platters
Vinyl pressings
Siempre The Platters
by The Platters · 1962
11 pressings1 countryDoo WopRhythm & BluesRockPop
Siempre The Platters was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Siempre The Platters
3 pressings came out in 1962, 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.
Spain
1962- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 125 264 MCL
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
125 264 1LCenter label, A-side
125 264 2LCenter label, B-side
Spain
1962- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 125 264 MCL
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
125 264 1L:Center label, A-side
125 264 2L:Center label, B-side
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.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Spain | Mercury 125 264 MCLFirst yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Spain | Mercury 125 264 MCLFirst yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Spain | Mercury 125 264 MCLFirst yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Spain | Mercury 125 264 MCLLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Spain | Mercury 125 264 MCLLP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Spain | Cantabile 8135LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1975 | Spain | Mercury 51 25 264 / Mercury 125 264 MCLLP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Spain | Mercury 51 25 264 / Mercury 125 264 MCLLP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1989 | Spain | Mercury 424 577-1LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Spain | Mercury 838 816-1 / Mercury 51 25 64LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Spain | Mercury 125 264 MCLLP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Rogar = My Prayer
- A2Recuerda Cuando = Remember When
- A3El Humo Ciega Tus Ojos = Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
- A4La Hora Del Crepúsculo = Twilight Time
- A5Tentación = Temptation
- A6El Gran Simulador = The Great Pretender
- B1Solo Tú = Only You
- B2A Cada Uno Lo Suyo = To Each His Own
- B3Dieciseis Toneladas = Sixteen Tons
- B4Nunca Sabrás = You'll Never Know
- B5En El Silencio De La Noche = In The Still Of The Night
- B6Mi Serenata = My Serenade
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Siempre The Platters are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Siempre The Platters are listed here, from 1 country, released between 1962 and 1990.
When was Siempre The Platters first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in Spain. One of them is Mercury 125 264 MCL.
How do I tell if my copy of Siempre The Platters is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 125 264 MCL) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 125 264 1L: and 125 264 2L:. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Siempre The Platters 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.
