UK
1956- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MEP 9537
- Format
- 7", EP, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
EP 1537 A-1A-Side
EP 1537 B-1B-Side
The PlattersThe Platters - Part 1
Vinyl pressings
The Platters - Part 1
by The Platters · 1956
14 pressings7 countriesRock & RollDoo WopRockPop
The Platters - Part 1 was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. 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 The Platters - Part 1
1 pressing came out in 1956, 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 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | UK | Mercury MEP 9537First year7", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1957 | Australia | Esquire Mercury EP-1-33437", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1957 | France | Mercury 14 1827", 45 RPM, EP, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Misprint |
| 1957 | France | Mercury 14 182 / Mercury N° 141827", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1957 | France | Mercury 14 1827", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1957 | France | Mercury 14 182 / Mercury 141827", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1957 | Italy | Mercury EP 600507", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1957 | Italy | Mercury EP 600507", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1957 | Sweden | Mercury EP-1-3343 / Mercury EP 1-33437", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | Mercury EP-1-33437", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Mercury EP-1-33437", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | France | Mercury 14 1827", 45 RPM, EP, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Misprint |
| ? | France | Mercury 14 1827", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| ? | France | Mercury 14 182 / Mercury 141827", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Tracklist
- A1Heart Of Stone
- A2I'd Climb The Highest Mountain
- B1September In The Rain
- B2You've Changed
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Platters - Part 1 are there?
14 vinyl pressings of The Platters - Part 1 are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1956 and 1957.
When was The Platters - Part 1 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in UK. One of them is Mercury MEP 9537.
How do I tell if my copy of The Platters - Part 1 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MEP 9537) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EP 1537 A-1 and EP 1537 B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Platters - Part 1 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.
