UK
1957- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice 7EG 8256
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
7TAV 415-1NSide A
7TAV 416-1NSide B
Elvis PresleyGood Rockin' Tonight
Vinyl pressings
Good Rockin' Tonight
by Elvis Presley · 1957
11 pressings3 countriesRockabillyRock
Good Rockin' Tonight 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 Good Rockin' Tonight
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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | UK | His Master's Voice 7EG 8256First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1958 | Norway | RCA EPA-9562 / RCA EPA 95627", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1958 | Germany | RCA EPA 9562 / RCA EPA-95627", EP | 7", EP |
| 1958 | Germany | RCA EPA 9562 / RCA EPA-95627", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Germany | RCA EPA - 9562 / RCA EPA 95627", EP | 7", EP |
| 1961 | Germany | RCA EPA 9562 / RCA EPA-95627", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1963 | Germany | RCA Victor EPA 9562 / RCA Victor EPA - 95627", EP, Reissue | 7", EP, Reissue |
| 1964 | Germany | RCA Victor EPA 9562 / RCA Victor EPA - 95627", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Ikon Records IKON 0410", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Stereo, Mono · Mono | 10", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | RCA EPA - 9562 / RCA EPA 95627", EP | 7", EP |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice 7EG 82567", 45 RPM, EP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Blue Moon Of Kentucky
- A2Good Rockin Tonight
- B1Milk Cow Blues
- B2Just Because
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Good Rockin' Tonight are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Good Rockin' Tonight are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1957 and 1964.
When was Good Rockin' Tonight first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in UK. One of them is His Master's Voice 7EG 8256.
How do I tell if my copy of Good Rockin' Tonight is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7EG 8256) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7TAV 415-1N and 7TAV 416-1N. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Good Rockin' Tonight 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.
