Australia
1967- Label and catalog number
- RCA 20441
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
UPKB 0303* A2Side 1 Runout, Stamped
UPKB 0304* A2Side 2 Runout, Stamped
UPKB-0303*Side 1 Label
UPKB-0304*Side 2 Label
Elvis PresleyBlue Hawaii
Vinyl pressings
Blue Hawaii
by Elvis Presley · 1967
11 pressings1 countryRock
Blue Hawaii was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 Blue Hawaii
1 pressing came out in 1967, 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Australia | RCA 20441First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Year unknown10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | RCA Victor 204417", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Australia | RCA Victor 204417", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Australia | RCA Victor 204417", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Australia | RCA Victor 204417", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Australia | RCA 204417", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Australia | RCA 204417", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| ? | Australia | RCA Victor 204417", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| ? | Australia | RCA 204417", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| ? | Australia | RCA Victor 204417", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Australia | RCA 204417", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Tracklist
- A1Blue Hawaii2:35
- A2Moonlight Swim2:18
- B1Aloha-Oe1:54
- B2Slicin' Sand1:34
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Blue Hawaii are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Blue Hawaii are listed here, from 1 country.
When was Blue Hawaii first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in Australia. One of them is RCA 20441.
How do I tell if my copy of Blue Hawaii is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 20441) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, UPKB 0303* A2 and UPKB 0304* A2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Blue Hawaii 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.
