Ireland
1957- Label and catalog number
- RCA ERCX 135
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
J2PH-0168-IC
J2PH-0169-IC
Elvis PresleyElvis In Tender Mood
Vinyl pressings
Elvis In Tender Mood
by Elvis Presley · 1957
14 pressings2 countriesBalladRockPop
Elvis In Tender Mood was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 In Tender Mood
1 pressing came out in 1957, 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 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Ireland | RCA ERCX 135First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1959 | Ireland | RCA RCX-135 / RCA ERCX 1357", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1959 | UK | RCA RCX-135EP, 7" | EP, 7" |
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | UK | RCA RCX-1357", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1961 | UK | RCA RCX-135 / RCA RCX 1357", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1962 | UK | RCA Victor RCX 135 / RCA RCX 1357", EP, Reissue | 7", EP, Reissue |
| 1962 | UK | RCA Victor RCX 135 / RCA RCX 1357", EP, Reissue | 7", EP, Reissue |
| 1962 | UK | RCA RCX-135 / RCA RCX 1357", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1963 | UK | RCA Victor RCX-135 / RCA Victor RCX 1357", EP, Reissue | 7", EP, Reissue |
| 1964 | UK | RCA Victor RCX 135 / RCA RCX-1357", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1967 | UK | RCA Victor RCX 1357", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1967 | UK | RCA Victor RCX 1357", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1968 | UK | RCA Victor RCX 1357", EP, Reissue | 7", EP, Reissue |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | UK | RCA Victor RCX 1357", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Young And Beautiful
- A2True Love
- B1Lover Doll
- B2Love Me Tender
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Elvis In Tender Mood are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Elvis In Tender Mood are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1957 and 1971.
When was Elvis In Tender Mood first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in Ireland. One of them is RCA ERCX 135.
How do I tell if my copy of Elvis In Tender Mood is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ERCX 135) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, J2PH-0168-IC and J2PH-0169-IC. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Elvis In Tender Mood 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.
