US
July 1957- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor EPA 2-1515
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
H2 WH2766-1S I B1Runout A stamped
H2 WH2767-1S I B1Runout B stamped
(H2WH-2766)Label A
(H2WH-2767)Label B
Elvis PresleyLoving You Vol. II
Vinyl pressings
Loving You Vol. II
by Elvis Presley · 1957
33 pressings11 countriesRock & RollRockabillyRockBlues
Loving You Vol. II 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 Vol. II
14 pressings came out in 1957, the album's first year, in 9 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
July 1957- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor EPA 2-1515
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP · Rockaway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
H2 WH2766-2S A2 RSide A
H2 WH2767-4S A1 RSide B
H2 WH2766-2S A1 R(Variant 3) Side A
H2 WH2767-4S A1 R(Variant 3) Side B
US
July 1957- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor EPA 2-1515
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Album, EP · Hollywood Press.
- Runout / matrix
H2 WH2766-3S HSide 1 Runout
H2 WH2767-3S HSide 2 Runout
H2WH-2766Label side A
H2WH-2767Label side B
Australia
July 1957- Label and catalog number
- RCA 20129
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
J2PH0464 A1A15Side A Runout
J2PH0465 A1A13Side B Runout
J2PH-0464Side A Label
J2PH-0465Side B Label
South Africa
July 1957- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor EPC 054
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
8NPQ.0212Label side A
8NPQ.0213Label side B
Germany
August 13, 1957- Label and catalog number
- RCA EPC 1515-2
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
45-9/H2-WH-2766-X B Manufactured in GermanySide A
45-9/H2-WH-2767-X B Manufactured in GermanySide B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 33 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Canada | RCA Victor EPA 2-1515First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1957 | Denmark | RCA EPC 1515-2First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1957 | France | RCA 75 415 / RCA 75.415First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | New Zealand | RCA RPX-1010First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1957 | New Zealand | RCA RPX-1010First year7", 45 RPM, Album, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Album, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | Norway | RCA EPA 2-1515First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1957 | Australia | RCA 20129First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1957 | South Africa | RCA Victor EPC 054First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1957 | US | RCA Victor EPA 2-1515First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1957 | US | RCA Victor EPA 2-1515First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1957 | US | RCA Victor EPA 2-1515First year7", 45 RPM, Album, EP | 7", 45 RPM, Album, EP |
| 1957 | Germany | RCA EPC 1515-2First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1957 | Germany | RCA EPC 1515-2First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1957 | Norway | RCA EPC 1515-2First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1958 | Germany | RCA EPC 1515-27", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Germany | RCA EPC-1515-27", EP, Reissue | 7", EP, Reissue |
| 1961 | France | RCA 75.4157", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Germany | RCA Victor EPC 1515-27", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1964 | France | RCA 86 297 M / RCA 86 2977", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | RCA Victor EPA 2-15157", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1966 | Japan | Victor SCP-12407", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1967 | Australia | RCA 201297", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1967 | Australia | RCA 201297", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1967 | Canada | RCA Victor EPA 2-15157", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1967 | Germany | RCA EPC-1515-2 / RCA Victor EPC 1515-27", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1967 | France | RCA 86 297 / RCA Victor 86.2977", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | RCA Victor 201297", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | RCA 201297", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Australia | RCA 201297", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Australia | RCA 201297", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Australia & New Zealand | RCA Victor 201297", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Canada | RCA Victor EPA 2-15157", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Tracklist
- A1Lonesome Cowboy
- A2Hot Dog
- B1Mean Woman Blues
- B2Got A Lot O' Livin' To Do
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Loving You Vol. II are there?
33 vinyl pressings of Loving You Vol. II are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1957 and 1978.
When was Loving You Vol. II first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US, Australia, South Africa, Germany and more. One of them is RCA Victor EPA 2-1515, released July 1957.
How do I tell if my copy of Loving You Vol. II is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EPA 2-1515, 20129, EPC 054, EPC 1515-2) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, H2 WH2766-1S I B1 and H2 WH2767-1S I B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Loving You Vol. II 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.
