US
December 1954- Label and catalog number
- Red Robin 134
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
The RainbowsEvening / Mary Lee
Vinyl pressings
Evening / Mary Lee
by The Rainbows · 1954
13 pressings1 countryRhythm & BluesDoo WopRockFunk / Soul
Evening / Mary Lee was first pressed on vinyl in 1954. 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 Evening / Mary Lee
2 pressings came out in 1954, 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.
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Red Robin 134-X45
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | US | Red Robin 134-X45First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1954 | US | Red Robin 134First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1956 | US | Pilgrim 45-7037", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1956 | US | Pilgrim 703Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | US | Fire Records 10127", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | US | Fire Records 10127", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Collectables COL 16597", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Lost Nite Records LN-3407", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Collectables COL.1659 / Red Robin COL.16597", 45 RPM, Reissue · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| ? | US | Mello Record Co. 5557", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Red Robin 134-X457", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Lost Nite Records LN-3407", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| ? | US | Lost Nite Records LN-3407", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AEvening3:05
- BMary Lee2:27
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Evening / Mary Lee are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Evening / Mary Lee are listed here, from 1 country, released between 1954 and 1960.
When was Evening / Mary Lee first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1954, in US. One of them is Red Robin 134, released December 1954.
How do I tell if my copy of Evening / Mary Lee is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 134, 134-X45) 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 Evening / Mary Lee 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.