Australia
1956- Label and catalog number
- RCA 20044
- Format
- 7", EP, 45 RPM · Radio Corp. On Labels
- Runout / matrix
11H2PH 0303 A1A3Side A stamped etched
11H2PH 0304 A1A2Side B stamped etched
11H2PH-0303Side A label
11H2PH-0304Side B label
Elvis PresleyOld Shep
Vinyl pressings
Old Shep
by Elvis Presley · 1956
15 pressings1 countryBalladVocalPop
Old Shep was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. 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 Old Shep
2 pressings came out in 1956, 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.
Australia
1956- Label and catalog number
- RCA 20044
- Format
- 7", EP, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
B1A2 11H2PH 0303Side A Runout
B1A4 11H2PH 0304Side B Runout
11H2PH-0303Side A Label
11H2PH-0304Side B Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s3 pressings
1960s3 pressings
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | RCA Victor 20044 / RCA Victor 45EP/200447", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1977 | Australia | RCA Victor 20044 / RCA Victor 45EP/200447", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1978 | Australia | RCA Victor 20044 / RCA Victor 45EP/200447", EP | 7", EP |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | RCA Victor 200447", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| ? | Australia | RCA 200447", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| ? | Australia | RCA 200447", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| ? | Australia | RCA 200447", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| ? | Australia | RCA 200447", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| ? | Australia | RCA 200447", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- A1Old Shep4:05
- A2I'll Never Let You Go2:24
- B1How Do You Think I Feel2:05
- B2Anyplace Is Paradise2:21
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Old Shep are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Old Shep are listed here, from 1 country, released between 1956 and 1978.
When was Old Shep first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in Australia. One of them is RCA 20044.
How do I tell if my copy of Old Shep is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 20044) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 11H2PH 0303 A1A3 and 11H2PH 0304 A1A2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Old Shep 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.
