France
February 1961- Label and catalog number
- RCA 86.285
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Blue Labels
- Runout / matrix
2R61M109Label Side A
2R61M110Label Side B
Elvis PresleyG. I. Blues "Café En Uniforme"
Vinyl pressings
G. I. Blues "Café En Uniforme"
by Elvis Presley · 1961
10 pressings2 countriesRock & RollSoundtrackRockStage & Screen
G. I. Blues "Café En Uniforme" was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 G. I. Blues "Café En Uniforme"
3 pressings came out in 1961, the album's first year, in 2 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.
France
1961- Label and catalog number
- RCA 86.285
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP · Small Centre
- Runout / matrix
2R 61M 109 D4Runout, side A, stamped
2R61M 110 R1Runout, side B, stamped
2R61M109Label, side A
2R61M110Label, side B
Israel
1961- Label and catalog number
- RCA 86.285
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | France | RCA 86.285First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1961 | Israel | RCA 86.285First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | France | RCA 86.285First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | France | RCA 86.2857", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | France | RCA 86.285 / RCA Victor 86.2857", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | France | RCA Victor 86.285 / RCA 86.2857", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | France | RCA 86.2857", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | France | RCA Victor 86.285 / RCA 86.2857", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | France | RCA Victor 86.285 / RCA 86.2857", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | France | RCA Victor 86.2857", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Tonight's Allright For Love1:18
- A2Wooden Heart1:58
- B1G. I. Blues2:30
- B2Didja' Ever2:33
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of G. I. Blues "Café En Uniforme" are there?
10 vinyl pressings of G. I. Blues "Café En Uniforme" are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1961 and 1969.
When was G. I. Blues "Café En Uniforme" first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in France, Israel. One of them is RCA 86.285, released February 1961.
How do I tell if my copy of G. I. Blues "Café En Uniforme" is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 86.285) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2R61M109 and 2R61M110. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is G. I. Blues "Café En Uniforme" 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.
