UK
October 1958- Label and catalog number
- Coral FEP 2005
- Format
- 7", EP, 45 RPM · Green Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
CFF-3-IDA Side Runout
CFF-4-IDB Side Runout
Buddy HollyRave On
Vinyl pressings
Rave On
by Buddy Holly · 1958
10 pressings2 countriesRock & RollRock
Rave On 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 Rave On
1 pressing came out in 1958, 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.
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.
1950s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | UK | Coral FEP 2005First year7", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1959 | Ireland | Coral EFEP 20057", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1959 | Ireland | Coral EFEP 20057", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1959 | UK | Coral FEP 20057", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1959 | UK | Coral FEP 20057", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | UK | Coral FEP 20057", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1961 | UK | Coral FEP 20057", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1963 | UK | Coral FEP 20057", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1963 | UK | Coral FEP 20057", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1963 | UK | Coral FEP 20057", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
Tracklist
- A1Rave On
- A2Take Your Time
- B1Early In The Morning
- B2Now We're One
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rave On are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Rave On are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1958 and 1963.
When was Rave On first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in UK. One of them is Coral FEP 2005, released October 1958.
How do I tell if my copy of Rave On is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FEP 2005) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CFF-3-ID and CFF-4-ID. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rave On 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.
