UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCMD 7003
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation
Buddy HollyFrom The Original Master Tapes
Vinyl pressings
From The Original Master Tapes
by Buddy Holly · 1985
11 pressings8 countriesRock & RollPop RockRockabillyRock
From The Original Master Tapes was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 From The Original Master Tapes
3 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 2 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
1985- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA2-4184
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
MCA 5653 FDS-2 FUTURE DISC ▣-G-▣ 1A side etched
MCA 5654 FDS-1 ▣-G-▣ 1B side etched
MCA 5655 FDS-2 ▣-G-▣ 2C side etched
MCA 5656 FDS-2 ▣-G-▣ 3D side etched
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA2-4184
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
MCA 5653A side label
MCA 5654B side label
MCA 5655C side label
MCA5656D side label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | MCA Records 4184-1LP, Compilation, Remastered | LP, Compilation, Remastered |
| 1985 | Canada | MCA Records MCA2-4184LP, Compilation, Remastered | LP, Compilation, Remastered |
| 1985 | Europe | MCA Records 254 361-1LP, Compilation, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Remastered, Stereo |
| 1985 | Germany | MCA Records 254 361-1LP, Compilation, Remastered | LP, Compilation, Remastered |
| 1985 | UK | MCA Records MCMD 7003First yearLP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1985 | US | MCA Records MCA2-4184LP, Compilation, Remastered | LP, Compilation, Remastered |
| 1985 | US | MCA Records MCA2-4184First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | US | MCA Records MCA2-4184First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1986 | Yugoslavia | Suzy MCA 2-4184 / MCA Records MCA 2-4184LP, Compilation, Remastered | LP, Compilation, Remastered |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | MCA Records 675.9008 / MCA Records 01132LP, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered |
| ? | US | MCA Records MCA2-4184LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Remastered · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Remastered · Club edition |
Tracklist
- A1That'll Be The Day2:14
- A2Oh Boy!2:08
- A3Not Fade Away2:20
- A4Tell Me How1:58
- A5Maybe Baby2:01
- B1Everyday2:06
- B2Rock Around With Ollie Vee2:11
- B3It's So Easy2:09
- B4I'm Lookin' For Someone To Love1:56
- B5Peggy Sue2:29
- C1I'm Gonna Love You Too2:13
- C2Words Of Love1:54
- C3Rave On1:48
- C4Well...All Right2:12
- C5Listen To Me2:12
- D1Think It Over1:46
- D2Heartbeat2:08
- D3Reminiscing1:58
- D4It Doesn't Matter Anymore2:05
- D5True Love Ways2:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of From The Original Master Tapes are there?
11 vinyl pressings of From The Original Master Tapes are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was From The Original Master Tapes first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, US. One of them is MCA Records MCMD 7003.
How do I tell if my copy of From The Original Master Tapes is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCMD 7003, MCA2-4184) 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 From The Original Master Tapes 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.
