Vinyl pressings
by Elvis Presley · 1977
Elvis In Demand was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
9 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 6 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.
PL-42003-A-IE 'W' ALAHSide A, etched, variant 1
PL-42003-B-2E A3L 'W'Side B, etched, variant 1
PL-42003-A-IE 'W' A6AJSide A, etched, variant 2
PL-42003-B-2E A3K 'W'Side B, etched, variant 2
PL-42003-A-IE A4 Made in GermanyRunout side A, variant 1
PL-42003-B-2E A2 Made in GermanyRunout side A, variant 1
PL-42003-A-IE A4 Made in Germany X1W1 020Runout side A, variant 2
PL 42003-B-2E A2 X1W Made in Germany 020Runout side B, variant 2
PL 42003-A A1A4 DBSide 1 codes stamped. DB is etched
PL 42093-B A1A DBSide 2 codes stamped. DB is etched
PL 42003-A BI ASide A
PL 42003-B AI CSide B
GKAY 31516Label side A
GKAY 31517Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | RCA SP 191First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 1977 | Israel | RCA Victor PL42003First yearLP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1977 | Italy | RCA PL 42003 / RCA Victor PL 42003First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1977 | Italy | RCA PL 42003 / RCA Victor PL 42003First yearLP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1977 | New Zealand | RCA Victor VPL1 7141First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 1977 | South Africa | RCA 38-576 / RCA Victor PL 42003First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 1977 | UK | RCA PL42003 / RCA Victor PL 42003First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 1977 | UK | RCA PL42003 / RCA Victor PL 42003First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1977 | Australia | RCA SP 191First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | South Africa | RCA 38-712LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | UK | RCA RCALP 3018 / RCA RCA LP 3018LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1983 | UK & Europe | RCA NL 45531 / RCA Victor NL 45531LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 1984 | UK & Europe | RCA International NL 85531LP, Compilation, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | RCA SP 191LP, Compilation, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
14 vinyl pressings of Elvis In Demand are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1977 and 1984.
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in UK, Australia, Israel, Italy and more. One of them is RCA PL42003.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PL42003, SP 191, PL 42003, VPL1 7141) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PL-42003-A-IE 'W' ALAH and PL-42003-B-2E A3L 'W'. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
