US
January 1955- Label and catalog number
- Sun 215
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
U-140
U-141
Vinyl pressings
Milkcow Blues Boogie / You're A Heartbreaker
by Elvis Presley · 1955
43 pressings7 countriesRockabillyRock
Milkcow Blues Boogie was first pressed on vinyl in 1955. 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 Milkcow Blues Boogie
11 pressings came out in 1955, the album's first year, in 2 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
January 1955- Label and catalog number
- Sun 215
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single
US
January 1955- Label and catalog number
- Sun 215
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
U-140-45 72Runout side A
U-141-45 72Runout side B
U-140Label side A
U-141Label side B
US
December 20, 1955- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 20-6382
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
F2WB-8044Side A label
F2WB-8045Side B label
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Sun 215
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
U-140-45-72Side A
U-141-45-72Side B
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Sun 215
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 43 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Canada | RCA Victor 20-6382First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | Canada | RCA Victor 47-6382First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1955 | Canada | RCA Victor 47-6382First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | US | Sun 215First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | US | Sun 215First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | US | RCA Victor 47-6382First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | US | RCA Victor 47-6382First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1955 | US | Sun 215First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1955 | US | Sun 215First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | US | Sun 215First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | US | RCA Victor 47-63827", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1955 | US | RCA Victor 20-6382First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1956 | Canada | RCA 47-63827", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | US | RCA Victor 47-63827", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | US | RCA Victor 20-6382Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single, Reissue |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Japan | Victor SS-16587", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | RCA Victor 447-06037", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1971 | France | RCA Victor 49810 / RCA Victor 49.8107", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1973 | US | Sun 2157", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1973 | US | Sun 2157", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1977 | US | RCA 447-06037", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | US | Collectables 4501 / Collectables DPE1-10017", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1986 | US | Collectables 4501 / Collectables DPE1-10017", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | US | Sun 2157", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue · Colored vinyl | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
2010s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Germany | Sun 14010", 78 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 10", 78 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2017 | Unknown | Sun 21510", 78 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | 10", 78 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2017 | Europe | Sun 21510", 78 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | 10", 78 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | Europe | Sun 2157", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Germany | Sun 21510", 78 RPM, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Mono · Unofficial, Mono | 10", 78 RPM, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Mono · Unofficial, Mono |
Year unknown12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Sun 2157", Single, 45 RPM, Mono, Reissue · Mono, Colored vinyl | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono, Reissue · Mono, Colored vinyl |
| ? | Unknown | Sun 2157", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | Unknown | Sun 2157", Single, 45 RPM, Mono, Reissue · Mono, Colored vinyl | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono, Reissue · Mono, Colored vinyl |
| ? | Canada | RCA Victor 447-06037", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Collectables DPE1-10017", Single, Reissue | 7", Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Sun 21510", Single, 78 RPM, Reissue · Colored vinyl | 10", Single, 78 RPM, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| ? | US | Sun 2157", Single, 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | US | Sun SUN 2157", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | US | Sun 21510", 78 RPM, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 10", 78 RPM, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | US | RCA Victor 447-06037", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | RCA 447-06037", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | RCA 447-06037", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene |
Tracklist
- AMilkcow Blues Boogie
- BYou're A Heartbreaker
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Milkcow Blues Boogie are there?
43 vinyl pressings of Milkcow Blues Boogie are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1955 and 2024.
When was Milkcow Blues Boogie first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in US, Canada. One of them is Sun 215, released January 1955.
How do I tell if my copy of Milkcow Blues Boogie is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 215, 20-6382, 47-6382) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, U-140 and U-141. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Milkcow Blues Boogie 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.
