Germany
1966- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-0652
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
L 2 WW - 0373Label side A
L 2 WW - 0381Label side B
Elvis PresleyMilky White Way
Vinyl pressings
Milky White Way
by Elvis Presley · 1966
10 pressings6 countriesRock & RollRockPop
Milky White Way was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Milky White Way
5 pressings came out in 1966, 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
1966- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 447-0652
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
L2WW-0373--7SSide A
L2WW-0381--7SSide B
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 447-0652
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
L2WW-0373--5S A1 ISide A
L2WW-0381--3S A1 ISide B
L2WW-0373Label side A
L2WW-0381Label side B
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 447-0652
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Hollywood
- Runout / matrix
L2WW-0373--6S HRunout A, stamped
L2WW-0381--6S HRunout B, stamped
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 447-0652
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
L2WW-0373--2SStamped side A
L2WW-0381-LSStamped side B
L2WW-0373Label side A
L2WW-0381Label 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.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Germany | RCA Victor 47-0652First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | RCA Victor 447-0652First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | US | RCA Victor 447-0652First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | US | RCA Victor 447-06527", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1966 | US | RCA Victor 447-0652First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | US | RCA Victor 447-0652First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | France | RCA Victor 49812 447 06527", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | RCA 47-06527", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Canada | RCA Victor 447-06527", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | New Zealand | RCA Victor 447/06527", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AMilky White Way2:10
- BSwing Down Sweet Chariot2:29
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Milky White Way are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Milky White Way are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1966 and 1971.
When was Milky White Way first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in Germany, US. One of them is RCA Victor 47-0652.
How do I tell if my copy of Milky White Way is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 47-0652, 447-0652) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, L 2 WW - 0373 and L 2 WW - 0381. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Milky White Way 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.
