US
May 1971- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-9985
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ZPKM-1626Label A
ZPKM-1613Label B
Elvis PresleyLife / Only Believe
Vinyl pressings
Life / Only Believe
by Elvis Presley · 1971
22 pressings14 countriesSoft RockVocalRockPop
Life / Only Believe 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 Life / Only Believe
18 pressings came out in 1971, 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.
US
May 1971- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-9985
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZPKM-1613Label A
ZPKM-1626Label B
US
May 1971- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-9985
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Rockaway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZPKM-1613Label A
ZPKM-1626Label B
US
May 1971- Label and catalog number
- RCA 47-9985
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ZPKM-1626Label A
ZPKM-1613Label B
Canada
May 1971- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-9985
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ZPKM-1613 GZ MEtched runout side A
ZPKM-1626 G MEtched runout side B
ZPKM-1613Label side A
ZPKM-1626Label side B
Germany
May 1971- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-9985RCA 47-9985
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
M-ZPKM-1626 Manufactured in Germany S-IIRunout A
M-ZPKM-1613 Manufactured in Germany S-IIRunout B
ZPKM-1626Label A
ZPKM-1613Label B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | RCA Victor 47-9985First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | France | RCA Victor 41001First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | France | RCA Victor 45.648First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited |
| 1971 | France | RCA Victor 497647", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | Italy | RCA Victor 47 9985 / RCA Victor 47-9985First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | Japan | RCA SS-2097First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | New Zealand | RCA Victor 47-9985First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | South Africa | RCA Victor 42-245First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Spain | RCA Victor 3-10640First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1971 | Spain | RCA Victor 3-10640First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Turkey | RCA Victor 71912First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Venezuela | RCA Victor 45-277First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Yugoslavia | Jugoton SRCA-88479 / RCA Victor SRCA-88479First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Canada | RCA Victor 47-9985First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Germany | RCA Victor 47-9985 / RCA 47-9985First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Philippines | RCA Victor 47-99857", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| ? | US | RCA 447-06827", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- ALife3:09
- BOnly Believe2:47
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Life / Only Believe are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Life / Only Believe are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1971 and 1972.
When was Life / Only Believe first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, Canada, Germany, Australia and more. One of them is RCA Victor 47-9985, released May 1971.
How do I tell if my copy of Life / Only Believe is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 47-9985, 41001, 47 9985, SS-2097) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZPKM-1626 and ZPKM-1613. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Life / Only Believe 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.
