France
September 1961- Label and catalog number
- RCA 86.304
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Blue Labels
- Runout / matrix
9R 61M 416 R1Runout side A
9R 61M 417 R2Runout side B
9 R 61M 416Label side A
9 R 61M 417Label side B
Elvis PresleyLittle Sister
Vinyl pressings
Little Sister
by Elvis Presley · 1961
10 pressings2 countriesRock & RollBalladRockPop
Little Sister was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Little Sister
2 pressings came out in 1961, 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.
France
1961- Label and catalog number
- RCA 86.304
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP · Solid Center
- Runout / matrix
9R 61M 416 R1Runout side A, stamped
9R 61M 417 R1Runout side B, stamped
R 61 M 416Label side A
R 61 M 417Label side B
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.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | France | RCA 86.304First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1961 | France | RCA 86.304First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | France | RCA 86.3047", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | France | RCA 86.3047", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | France | RCA 86.3047", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | France | RCA 86.3047", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | France | RCA 86.3047", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | France | RCA Victor 86.3047", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Israel | RCA Victor EPA-81017", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Israel | RCA Victor EPA-81017", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Little Sister
- A2His Latest Flame
- B1Are You Lonesome To-Night
- B2I Gotta Know
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Little Sister are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Little Sister are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1961 and 1969.
When was Little Sister first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in France. One of them is RCA 86.304, released September 1961.
How do I tell if my copy of Little Sister is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 86.304) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 9R 61M 416 R1 and 9R 61M 417 R2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Little Sister 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.
