US
1954- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-5767
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
E4VW-4172-1S 33Side A, Stamped
E4VW-4174-1S ASSSide B, Stamped
Vaughn MonroeMister Sandman / They Were Doin' The Mambo
Vinyl pressings
Mister Sandman / They Were Doin' The Mambo
by Vaughn Monroe · 1954
10 pressings3 countriesBig BandSwingJazz
Mister Sandman 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 Mister Sandman
9 pressings came out in 1954, the album's first year, in 3 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.
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 20-5767
- Format
- Shellac, 78 RPM, 10"
- Runout / matrix
E4 VB 4174 3S ISide A runout stamped
E4 VB 4172 1S ISide B runout stamped
E4VB-4174Side A label
E4VB-4172Side B label
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-5767
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
E4VW-4172-3S H A1Side A runout
E4VW-4174-3S H A1Side B runout
E4VW-4172Label A
E4VW-4174Label B
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 20-5767
- Format
- Shellac, 78 RPM, 10" · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
E4VB-4174 H A1Side A runout stamped
E4VB-4172 H A1Side B runout stamped
E4VB-4174Side A label
E4VB-4172Side B label
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 20-5767
- Format
- 10", 78 RPM, Promo
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-5767
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
E4VW-4172 2SSide A, Stamped
E4VW-4174-2SSide B, Stamped
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Canada | RCA Victor 47-5767First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1954 | Canada | RCA Victor 20-5767First yearShellac, 78 RPM, 10" | Shellac, 78 RPM, 10" |
| 1954 | UK | His Master's Voice B. 10751First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | US | RCA Victor 47-5767First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1954 | US | RCA Victor 20-5767First yearShellac, 78 RPM, 10" | Shellac, 78 RPM, 10" |
| 1954 | US | RCA Victor 20-5767First year10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo | 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1954 | US | RCA Victor 47-5767First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1954 | US | RCA Victor 47-5767First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1954 | US | RCA Victor 20-5767First yearShellac, 78 RPM, 10" | Shellac, 78 RPM, 10" |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice 7M 2477", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AMister Sandman
- BThey Were Doin' The Mambo
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mister Sandman are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Mister Sandman are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was Mister Sandman first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1954, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is RCA Victor 47-5767.
How do I tell if my copy of Mister Sandman is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 47-5767, 20-5767, B. 10751) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, E4VW-4172-1S 33 and E4VW-4174-1S ASS. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mister Sandman 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.