France
1976- Label and catalog number
- K-Tel EP 001
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Stereo, Mono · Gatefold
Vinyl pressings
Les 40 Plus Grands Succès
by Elvis Presley · 1976
18 pressings5 countriesRock & RollRockPop
Les 40 Plus Grands Succès was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Les 40 Plus Grands Succès
10 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 3 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
1976- Label and catalog number
- K-Tel EP 001K-Tel International EP 001
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Special Edition · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
AREACEM M.P.P.V.Runout side A (variant 1)
EP-001-A-1 X WRunout side A (variant 2)
EP 001-B-1 B SIDE X WRunout side B (variant 2)
C • 1 A1Runout side C (variant 2)
France
1976- Label and catalog number
- K-Tel EP 001
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Limited Edition · Gatefold
France
1976- Label and catalog number
- K-Tel EP 001
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Limited Edition
- Runout / matrix
EP.001.A-1Side 1 etched,variant 1
EP.001.B-1Side 2 etched,variant 1
C-1Side 3 etched,variant 1
EP.001.D ̷D̷ -1Side 4 etched ,variant 1
France
1976- Label and catalog number
- K-Tel International EP 001K-Tel EP 001
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Special Edition, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
EEP 001 A 1 W A3AAASide A runout
EP 001 B 1 W B-SIDE A2AHSide B runout
EEP 001-C-2 A1U 'W'Side C runout
EEP 001-D-2 'W' A1JSide D runout
France
1976- Label and catalog number
- K-Tel EP 001
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Limited Edition · Gatefold
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Canada | K-Tel KF-138First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 1976 | France | K-Tel EP 001First yearLP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Stereo, Mono · Mono, Limited | LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Stereo, Mono · Mono, Limited |
| 1976 | France | K-Tel EP 001 / K-Tel International EP 001First yearLP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Special Edition · Limited | LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Special Edition · Limited |
| 1976 | France | K-Tel EP 001First yearLP, Compilation, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Compilation, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1976 | France | K-Tel EP 001First yearLP, Compilation, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Compilation, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1976 | France | K-Tel International EP 001 / K-Tel EP 001First yearLP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Special Edition, Stereo, Mono · Mono, Limited | LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Special Edition, Stereo, Mono · Mono, Limited |
| 1976 | France | K-Tel EP 001First yearLP, Compilation, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Compilation, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1976 | France | K-Tel EP 001First yearLP, Compilation, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Compilation, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1976 | France | K-Tel EP 001 / K-Tel International EP 001First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1976 | Netherlands | K-Tel EP 001First yearLP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Stereo, Mono · Mono, Limited | LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Stereo, Mono · Mono, Limited |
| 1977 | France | K-Tel International EP 001 / K-Tel EP 001LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited | LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited |
| 1977 | Spain | K-Tel International SL 1001 / K-Tel International SL 1002LP, Compilation, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Compilation, Limited Edition · Limited |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | K-Tel KF-138LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | K-Tel KF-138LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | K-Tel KF-138LP, Compilation, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | K-Tel EP 001 / K-Tel International EP 001LP, Compilation, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Compilation, Limited Edition · Limited |
| ? | Spain | K-Tel International SL-1001LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | UK | K-Tel EP 001 / K-Tel International EP 001LP, Compilation, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Compilation, Limited Edition · Limited |
Tracklist
- A1Heartbreak Hotel
- A2Mystery Train
- A3Good Rockin' Tonight
- A4I Got A Woman
- A5Money Honey
- A6My Baby Left Me
- A7Tutti Frutti
- A8Shake Rattle And Roll
- A9Too Much
- A10Ready Teddy
- B1Hound Dog
- B2Don't Be Cruel
- B3Rip It Up
- B4All Shook Up
- B5Mean Woman Blues
- B6Blueberry Hill
- B7One Night
- B8Loving You
- B9Treat Me Nice
- B10Baby I Don't Care
- C1Jailhouse Rock
- C2Wear My Ring Around Your Neck
- C3Trouble
- C4King Creole
- C5I Need Your Love Tonight
- C6Aint That Loving You Baby
- C7I Got Stung
- C8Stuck On You
- C9A Mess Of Blues
- C10It's Now Or Never
- D1Blue Suede Shoes
- D2I Feel Bad
- D3His Latest Flame
- D4Little Sister
- D5Good Luck Charm
- D6Return To Sender
- D7Bossa Nova Baby
- D8Devil In Disguise
- D9Memphis Tennessee
- D10Blue River
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Les 40 Plus Grands Succès are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Les 40 Plus Grands Succès are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1976 and 1977.
When was Les 40 Plus Grands Succès first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in France, Canada, Netherlands. One of them is K-Tel EP 001.
How do I tell if my copy of Les 40 Plus Grands Succès is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EP 001, KF-138) 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 Les 40 Plus Grands Succès 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.
