Germany
1957- Label and catalog number
- RCA EPC 1515-3
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP · 1:st press.
- Runout / matrix
4 H 2 WH-0215Label Side 5
4 H 2 WH-0215Label Side 6
Elvis PresleyLoving You
Vinyl pressings
Loving You
by Elvis Presley · 1957
12 pressings3 countriesRock & RollRhythm & BluesRock
Loving You was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 Loving You
5 pressings came out in 1957, 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.
Germany
1957- Label and catalog number
- RCA EPC 1515-3
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · 3-Prong Silver Center Piece
- Runout / matrix
45-9/4-H2-WH-0215-X Ga.-G. E Manufactured in GermanyRunout A
45-9/4H2-WH-0216-X Manufactured in Germany Ga - SeRunout B
4 H 2 WH-0215Label A
4 H 2 WH-0216Label B
Norway
December 1957- Label and catalog number
- RCA EPC 1515-3
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
45-9/4H2-WH-0215-X (Ga-Se) SSide A
45-9/4H2-WH-0216-X (Ga-Se) SSide B
4H2WH-0215Label side A
4H2WH-0216Label side B
Denmark
1957- Label and catalog number
- RCA EPC 1515-3
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
Norway
1957- Label and catalog number
- RCA EPC 1515-3
- Format
- 7", EP
- Runout / matrix
45-9/4H2-WH-0215-X Ga-Se SRunout, side 5, stamped & etched
45-9/4H2-WH-0216-X Ga-Se SRunout, side 6, stamped & etched
4 H2WH-0215Label, side 5
4 H2WH-0216Label, side 6
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Denmark | RCA EPC 1515-3First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1957 | Germany | RCA EPC 1515-3First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1957 | Germany | RCA EPC 1515-3First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl |
| 1957 | Norway | RCA EPC 1515-3First year7", EP | 7", EP |
| 1957 | Norway | RCA EPC 1515-3First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Germany | RCA EPC-1515-3 / RCA EPC 1515-37", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1961 | Germany | RCA EPC-1515-3 / RCA EPC 1515-37", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | RCA EPC 1515-37", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | RCA EPC 1515-37", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Germany | RCA EPC 1515-37", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Germany | RCA EPC 1515-37", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Germany | RCA EPC 1515-37", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Tracklist
- A1Blueberry Hill
- A2Don't Leave Me Now
- B1Have I Told You Lately That I Love You
- B2I Need You So
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Loving You are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Loving You are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1957 and 1961.
When was Loving You first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in Germany, Norway, Denmark. One of them is RCA EPC 1515-3.
How do I tell if my copy of Loving You is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EPC 1515-3) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 4 H 2 WH-0215 and 4 H 2 WH-0215. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Loving You 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.
