Bulgaria
1985- Label and catalog number
- Балкантон ВТА 11492
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Vinyl pressings
Elvis
by Elvis Presley · 1985
17 pressings1 countryRock & RollSoft RockRock
Elvis 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 Elvis
8 pressings came out in 1985, 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.
Bulgaria
1985- Label and catalog number
- Балкантон ВТА 11492
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
BTA 11492 A S5 2 89N 3-2Stamped Side A Variant 1
BTA 11492 B S5 2 89N 3-1Stamped Side B Variant 1
BTA 11492 A S2 12 88 1Stamped Side A Variant 2
BTA 11492 B S2 12 88 2Stamped Side B Variant 2
Bulgaria
1985- Label and catalog number
- Балкантон ВТА 11492
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Blue Labels
- Runout / matrix
BTA 11492 A S1 9 87NRun-out side A stamped variant 1
BTA 11492 B S1 6 87NRun-out side B stamped variant 1
BTA 11492 A S5 2 89NSide A variant 2
BTA 11492 B S5 2 89NSide B variant 2
Bulgaria
1985- Label and catalog number
- Балкантон ВТА 11492
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Red Label
Bulgaria
1985- Label and catalog number
- Балкантон ВТА 11492
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Orange Label
Bulgaria
1985- Label and catalog number
- Балкантон ВТА 11492
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Green Labels
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Bulgaria | Балкантон ВТА 11492First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Bulgaria | Балкантон ВТА 11492First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Bulgaria | Балкантон ВТА 11492First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Bulgaria | Балкантон ВТА 11492First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Bulgaria | Балкантон ВТА 11492First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Bulgaria | Балкантон ВТА 11492First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Bulgaria | Балкантон ВТА 11492First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Bulgaria | Балкантон ВТА 11492First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1986 | Bulgaria | Балкантон ВТА 11492LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1986 | Bulgaria | Балкантон ВТА 11492LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1988 | Bulgaria | Балкантон ВТА 11492LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1988 | Bulgaria | Балкантон ВТА 11492LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo |
| 1989 | Bulgaria | Балкантон ВТА 11492LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Bulgaria | Балкантон ВТА 11492LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Bulgaria | Балкантон ВТА 11492LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Bulgaria | Балкантон ВТА 11492LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Bulgaria | Балкантон ВТА 11492LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Blue Suede Shoes
- A2I Want You, I Need You, I Love You
- A3Don't Be Cruel
- A4Love Me Tender
- A5Surrender
- A6Love Letters
- A7Bossa Nova Baby
- A8Suspicious Minds
- B1Burning Love
- B2You Don't Have To Say You Love Me
- B3Don't Cry Daddy
- B4Guitar Man
- B5In The Ghetto
- B6Rock-A-Hula-Baby
- B7Return To Sender
- B8Heartbreak Hotel
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Elvis are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Elvis are listed here, from 1 country, released between 1985 and 1989.
When was Elvis first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Bulgaria. One of them is Балкантон ВТА 11492.
How do I tell if my copy of Elvis is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ВТА 11492) 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 Elvis 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.
