UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor RCA 2104
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Mono · Solid Centre
Elvis PresleyHeartbreak Hotel
Vinyl pressings
Heartbreak Hotel
by Elvis Presley · 1971
10 pressings2 countriesRock & RollRockabillyRock
Heartbreak Hotel was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Heartbreak Hotel
10 pressings came out in 1971, 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.
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor RCA 2104
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Mono · 4 Prong Centre
- Runout / matrix
A2PW 9797 1E 1 3 AA-side runout, stamped
A2PW 9798 1E 23 21 AB-side runout, stamped
A2PW 9798A-side label
A2PW 9799B-side label
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor RCA 2104
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Mono · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
A2PW 9798 1ESide A - Stamped
A2PW 9799 1ESide B - Stamped
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor RCA 2104
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Mono · 4 Prong Centre
- Runout / matrix
A2PW 9797 3EA-side runout, stamped
A2PW 9798 3EB-side runout, stamped
A2PW 9798A-side label
A2PW 9799B-side label
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor RCA 2104
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Mono · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
A2PW 9797 1EA-side runout, stamped
A2PW 9798 1EB-side runout, stamped
A2PW 9798A-side label
A2PW 9799B-side label
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor RCA 2104
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Mono · Knockout Centre
- Runout / matrix
A2PW 9797 1EA-side runout, stamped
A2PW 9798 1EB-side runout, stamped
A2PW 9798A-side label
A2PW 9799B-side label
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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | RCA Victor 300001First year7", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | Australia | RCA Victor 300001First year7", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1971 | UK | RCA Victor RCA 2104First year7", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | UK | RCA Victor RCA 2104First year7", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | UK | RCA Victor RCA 2104First year7", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | UK | RCA Victor RCA 2104First year7", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | UK | RCA Victor RCA 2104First year7", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | UK | RCA Victor RCA 2104First year7", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | UK | RCA Victor RCA 2104First year7", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | UK | RCA Victor RCA 2104First year7", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- AHeartbreak Hotel
- B1Hound Dog
- B2Don't Be Cruel
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Heartbreak Hotel are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Heartbreak Hotel are listed here, from 2 countries.
When was Heartbreak Hotel first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in UK, Australia. One of them is RCA Victor RCA 2104.
How do I tell if my copy of Heartbreak Hotel is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RCA 2104, 300001) 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 Heartbreak Hotel 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.
