Originally released on Mercury 70753. This is a beautiful copy of the blue-label Mercury "Celebrity Series" reissue, in a vintage Celebrity Series factory sleeve. Note: The labels grade close to Mint, with just a bit of "bubbling" on "Only You" to lower the grade to Near Mint. The vinyl (styrene) grades Near Mint as well, as I could see faint storage-related scuffs in a certain light. The audio is also Near Mint, with the "Pretender" audio exhibiting a very occasional moment of audio "burn", typically at audio peaks; the "Only You" audio is very close to Mint.
| Overall | Label | Sleeve | Vinyl | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M- | M- | M- | M- |
| Label | Year | Chart |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury 30065 | 1955 | #1p in February 1956, #1r in December |
A-side
B-side
Artist
The Platters
The Platters
Title
The Great Pretender
Only You (And You Alone)
Songwriter
Buck Ram
Buck Ram-Ande Rand
Producer
Buck Ram
Buck Ram
Category
Vocal Groups (Doo-Wop)
Vocal Groups (Doo-Wop)
Reissue
Yes
Yes
| Marsh Rank | Rolling Stone | 154 | 360 |
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