US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Coral EC 81169
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
S3952 1 1Side A Runout
S3953 1 1Side B Runout
(S-3952)Side A Label
(S-3953)✤Side B Label
Buddy HollyListen To Me
Vinyl pressings
Listen To Me
by Buddy Holly · 1958
16 pressings5 countriesRock & RollRock
Listen To Me was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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 Listen To Me
9 pressings came out in 1958, the album's first year, in 5 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
1958- Label and catalog number
- Coral EC 81169
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
S3952 2 2Side A Runout
S3953 2 2Side B Runout
(S 3952)Side A Label
(S 3953)◆Side B Label
UK
1958- Label and catalog number
- Coral FEP 2002
- Format
- 7", EP, 45 RPM
UK
1958- Label and catalog number
- Coral FEP 2002
- Format
- 7", EP, 45 RPM, Mono
UK
1958- Label and catalog number
- Coral FEP 2002
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Sepia
UK
1958- Label and catalog number
- Coral FEP 2002
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Brown Tri
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Canada | Coral EC 81169First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1958 | Ireland | Coral EFEP 2002First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1958 | Singapore | Coral EC 81169First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1958 | UK | Coral FEP 2002First year7", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1958 | UK | Coral FEP 2002First year7", EP, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", EP, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | UK | Coral FEP 2002First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | UK | Coral FEP 2002First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Coral EC 81169First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1958 | US | Coral EC 81169First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | UK | Coral FEP 20027", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | UK | Coral FEP 20027", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1962 | UK | Coral FEP 20027", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | UK | Coral FEP 20027", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1963 | UK | Coral FEP 20027", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Coral FEP 20027", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Coral FEP 20027", 45 RPM, EP, Misprint, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Misprint, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Listen To Me
- A2Peggy Sue
- B1I'm Gonna Love You Too
- B2Everyday
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Listen To Me are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Listen To Me are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1958 and 1963.
When was Listen To Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in US, UK, Canada, Ireland and more. One of them is Coral EC 81169.
How do I tell if my copy of Listen To Me is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EC 81169, FEP 2002, EFEP 2002) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, S3952 1 1 and S3953 1 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Listen To Me 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.
