US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EKS-45746
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
EKS-45746-A RE SP EKS-45746-A 8-20-71ROG A
EKS-45746-B RE 8-13-71ROG B
Don NixOlena
Vinyl pressings
Olena
by Don Nix · 1971
12 pressings8 countriesCountry RockBlues RockRockFolk
Olena was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Olena
11 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 8 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
1971- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EKS-45746
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EKS-45746
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Elektra K 12028
- Format
- 7", Single
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Elektra K 12028
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
Australia
1971- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EKA-46002
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | Elektra EKA-46002First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Brazil | Elektra EKCS 15.012First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Canada | Elektra E-45746First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | France | Elektra 12 026 / Elektra 12 026 LFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Germany | Exulta ELK 12 028 / Elektra ELK 12 028First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | New Zealand | Elektra EKM 45746First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | UK | Elektra K 12028First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | UK | Elektra K 12028First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1971 | US | Elektra EKS-45746First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | Elektra EKS-45746First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | US | Elektra EKS-45746First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Elektra EKS-457467" | 7" |
Tracklist
- AOlena3:20
- BRiding The Blinds2:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Olena are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Olena are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Olena first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Elektra EKS-45746.
How do I tell if my copy of Olena is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EKS-45746, K 12028, EKA-46002, EKCS 15.012) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EKS-45746-A RE SP EKS-45746-A 8-20-71 and EKS-45746-B RE 8-13-71. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Olena 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.