Vinyl pressings
by Elvis Presley · 1958
King Creole was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
27 pressings came out in 1958, the album's first year, in 13 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.
J2PP-4183-7S A1Runout A, Variant 1, etched
J2PP-4184-10S B1Runout B, Variant 1, stamped
J2PP-4183-7S A3 RRunout A, Variant 2, etched
J2PP-4184-10S A1 RRunout B, Variant 2, stamped
J2PP-4183-3S B1 RSide A runout, stamped - Variant 1
J2PP-4184-3S A1 RSide B runout, stamped - Variant 1
J2PP-4183-2S A1 RSide A runout, stamped - Variant 2
J2PP-4184-3S A1 RSide B runout, stamped - Variant 2
J2 PP4183-6S A HRunout side A
J2 PP4184-4S A HRunout side B
J2PP-4183Label side A
J2PP-4184Label side B
J2 PP-4183-4S A3 IRunout Side A - stamped [Variant 1]
J2 PP-4184-2S A3 IRunout Side B - stamped [Variant 1]
J2 PP-4183-4S A1 IRunout Side A - stamped [Variant 2]
J2 PP-4184-2S A4 IRunout Side B - stamped [Variant 2]
J2PP-4183-7S A1 RSide A etched
J2PP-4184-10S B1 RSide B stamped
J2PP-4183Label side A
J2PP-4184Label side B
J2 PP4183-4S Ⅰ A5Runout side A version 1
J2 PP4184-2S Ⅰ A1Runout side B version 1
J2 PP4183-4S I A2Runout side A version 2
J2 PP4184-11S C1 IRunout side B version 2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Canada | RCA Victor LPM-1884First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | France | RCA 430.276First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | France | RCA 430.276First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Germany | RCA LPM-1884-C / RCA LPM 1884 CFirst yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Israel | RCA Victor LPM 1884 / RCA Victor LPM-1884First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Mexico | RCA Victor MKL-1100 / RCA Victor MKL 1100First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | New Zealand | RCA RPL 3034First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | New Zealand | RCA RPLS 3034First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1958 | South Africa | RCA 31.167 / RCA LPM-1884First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | UK | RCA RD-27088 / RCA LPM-1884First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | UK | RCA RD-27088 / RCA LPM-1884First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | UK | RCA RD-27088 / RCA (LPM-1884)First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | UK | RCA RD-27088 / RCA LPM-1884First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | UK | RCA RD-27088 / RCA LPM-1884First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | UK | RCA RD-27088First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Germany | RCA LPM-1884-C / RCA LPM 1884 CLP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | Germany | RCA LPM-1884 / RCA LPM 1884 CLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1960 | Germany | RCA LPM-1884-C / RCA LPM 1884 CLP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | France | RCA 430.276LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Brazil | RCA Victor BBL-42LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Germany | RCA LPM-1884-C / RCA LPM 1884 CLP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | France | RCA 430.276LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Brazil | RCA Victor BBL-42LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Canada | RCA Victor LPM 1884LP, Album, Mono, Repress · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Repress · Mono |
| 1962 | Canada | RCA Victor LPE-1884(e)LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1962 | Canada | RCA Victor LPE-1884LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1962 | France | RCA Victor 430.276 / RCA 430.276LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Japan | Victor SHP-5104LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1962 | Japan | Victor SHP-5104 / Victor SHP 5104LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | RCA Victor LSP 1884LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | France | RCA Victor 740.665 / RCA Victor LSP 1884LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1971 | Philippines | RCA Victor LSP-1884eLP | LP |
| 1971 | US | RCA Victor LSP-1884(e)LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | RCA Victor LSP-1884(e)LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1972 | France | RCA Victor 461.028 / RCA Victor LSP 1884LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| 1972 | UK | RCA Victor SF 8231LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1972 | UK | RCA Victor SF 8231 / RCA Victor LPM 1884LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1972 | UK | RCA Victor SF 8231 / RCA Victor LPM 1884LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1973 | France | RCA Victor 461.028 / RCA Victor 461 028LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1973 | Japan | RCA RCA-6105LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | RCA Victor LSP 1884(e)LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Canada | RCA Victor LPE-1884(e)LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | Canada | RCA Victor LPE-1884(e)LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | Spain | RCA Victor LSP 1884LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | Spain | RCA Victor LSP-1884LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | South Africa | RCA Victor MMT 1087 / RCA Victor AYL1 3733LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1980 | Spain | RCA Victor LSP-1884 M2PY-4735LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1980 | US | RCA Victor AYL1-3733(e)LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1981 | Mexico | RCA Victor MILS 4543LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1981 | UK | RCA International INTS 5103 / RCA International NL 13733LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1982 | Brazil | RCA 107.4055LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1982 | Germany | RCA Victor CL 13733LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1983 | Germany | RCA CL 13733 / RCA Victor CL 13733LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1984 | UK & Europe | RCA International NL 83733LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1984 | UK & Europe | RCA International NL 83733LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1984 | Australia | RCA International VAL1-0456 / RCA International VAL 10456LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1986 | Spain | RCA NL-83733LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1986 | Spain | RCA NL-83733LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1986 | Spain | RCA NL-83733LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Japan | RCA BVJP-2806LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | UK | Castle Music ELVIS112 / Castle Music Elvis1127LP, Album, 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP | LP, Album, 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Europe | Hoodoo Records 7074502LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2013 | Europe | Mischief Music EAPLP04LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2013 | US | Friday Music FRM1884LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 2013 | US | Friday Music FRM-1884 / RCA Victor FRM-1884LP, Album, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono | LP, Album, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono |
| 2015 | Europe | WaxTime 772022LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2016 | Europe | RCA Victor LPM-1884-1 / Follow That Dream Records 506020-975099LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Mono · Mono, Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Mono · Mono, Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | Europe | My Generation Music MGMV019LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2018 | US | Friday Music FRM-1884 / RCA Victor FRM-1884LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | US | Friday Music FRM1884 / RCA FRM1884LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | Europe | Vinyl Lovers 6785511LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Europe | CMT LSP 81884LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Europe | WaxTime In Color 950712LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Europe | DOL DOL1098HFLP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | Europe | Not Now Music NOTLP355LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | Unknown | RDM Édition LP00310", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | RCA Victor LSP-1884LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | RCA Victor LPM-1884 / RCA Victor LPM 1884LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Canada | RCA Victor LPM 1884 / RCA Victor LPM-1884LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Canada | RCA AYL1-3733LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | RCA AYL1-3733LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | RCA Victor LPE-1884 (e) / RCA AYL1-3733LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | RCA NL 13733LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | RCA Victor SF 8231LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | RCA Victor 740.665 / RCA Victor LSP 1884LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | RCA Victor 461.028 / RCA Victor 461 028LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | RCA Victor 461.028 / RCA Victor 461 028LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | RCA LSP 1884 / RCA 26.21011LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | RCA Victor LSP-1884 / RCA Victor LSP 1884LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | RCA Victor LSP-1884LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | RCA Victor LSP-1884 / RCA Victor 26.21011LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
164 vinyl pressings of King Creole are listed here, from 23 countries, released between 1958 and 2025.
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is RCA Victor LPM 1884, released August 1958.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LPM 1884, RD-27088, L10539, LPM-1884) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, J2PP-4183-7S A1 and J2PP-4184-10S B1. 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.
