US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Mercury EP-1-3344Mercury EP 1-3344
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
EP 1 3344 A 1MRun-out side A
EP 1 3344 B 1MRun-out side B
EP-1-3344ALabel side A
EP-1-3344BLabel side B
The PlattersThe Platters - Part II
Vinyl pressings
The Platters - Part II
by The Platters · 1957
10 pressings6 countriesRock & RollDoo WopRockPop
The Platters - Part II was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 II
9 pressings came out in 1957, the album's first year, in 6 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.
Australia
1957- Label and catalog number
- Esquire Mercury EP-1-3344
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
EP-1-3344 ALabel side A
EP-1-3344 BLabel side B
Canada
1957- Label and catalog number
- Mercury EP-1-3344
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
France
1957- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 14 183
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
7E-Barc. 35.797
7E-Barc. 35.798
Italy
1957- Label and catalog number
- Mercury EP 60051
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
3344 ALabel side A
3344 BLabel side B
Sweden
1957- Label and catalog number
- Mercury EP 1-3344Mercury EP-1-3344
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
MREP-1-3344-ALabel A-Side
MREP-1-3344-BLabel B-Side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Australia | Esquire Mercury EP-1-3344First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1957 | Canada | Mercury EP-1-3344First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1957 | France | Mercury 14 183First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Misprint |
| 1957 | France | Mercury 14 183 / Mercury MEP 14183First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Misprint, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Misprint, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | France | Mercury 14 183First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1957 | Italy | Mercury EP 60051 / Music EP 60051First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Misprint |
| 1957 | Italy | Mercury EP 60051First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1957 | Sweden | Mercury EP 1-3344 / Mercury EP-1-3344First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1957 | US | Mercury EP-1-3344 / Mercury EP 1-3344First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Mercury E P 60051 / Music E P 600517", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Tracklist
- A1I'll Get By1:55
- A2I Give You My Word2:11
- B1In The Still Of The Night2:25
- B2Wagon Wheels2:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Platters - Part II are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Platters - Part II are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was The Platters - Part II first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US, Australia, Canada, France and more. One of them is Mercury EP-1-3344.
How do I tell if my copy of The Platters - Part II is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EP-1-3344, 14 183, EP 60051, EP 1-3344) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EP 1 3344 A 1M and EP 1 3344 B 1M. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Platters - Part II 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.
