France
March 1961- Label and catalog number
- RCA 86303RCA 86.303
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
5R61M 185 L4Side A ( etched )
5R 61M 186 D1Side B ( etched )
5 R 61 M 185Label side A
5 R 61 M 186Label side B
Elvis PresleySurrender
Vinyl pressings
Surrender
by Elvis Presley · 1961
11 pressings2 countriesRock & RollBalladRockPop
Surrender was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Surrender
9 pressings came out in 1961, 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.
France
April 1961- Label and catalog number
- RCA 86303RCA 86.303
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
5 R 61 M 185 D1Runout side A
5 R 61 M 186 D1Runout side B
5 R 61 M 185Label side A
5 R 61 M 186Label side B
France
April 1961- Label and catalog number
- RCA 86303RCA 86.303
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP · Blue Labels
- Runout / matrix
5 R 61 M 185 D1Stamped side A
5 R 61 M 186 D1Stamped side B
5 R 61 M 185Label side A
5 R 61 M 186Label side B
France
1961- Label and catalog number
- RCA 86303RCA 86.303
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Solid center
- Runout / matrix
5 R 61M 185 01Stamped side A
5 R 61M 186 01Stamped side B
France
1961- Label and catalog number
- RCA 33.001
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Mono · Solid Center, Blue Labels
France
1961- Label and catalog number
- RCA 86303RCA 86.303
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Blue Labels
- Runout / matrix
5 R 61 M 185 D 2Etched Side A
5 R 61 M 186 D1Etched Side B
5 R 61 M 185Label Side A
5 R 61 M 186Label Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | France | RCA 86303 / RCA 86.303First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | France | RCA 33.001First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | France | RCA 86303 / RCA 86.303First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | France | RCA Victor 86.303 / RCA Victor 86 303First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | France | RCA 86.303 / RCA 86 303First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Misprint, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Misprint, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Israel | RCA Victor EPA-8103First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | France | RCA 86303 / RCA 86.303First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1961 | France | RCA 86303 / RCA 86.303First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1961 | France | RCA 86303 / RCA 86.303First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1967 | France | RCA 86.303 / RCA 863037", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1969 | France | RCA Victor 86303 / RCA Victor 86.3037", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Surrender1:55
- A2Lonely Man2:45
- B1Flaming Star2:28
- B2Summer Kisses, Winter Tears2:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Surrender are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Surrender are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1961 and 1969.
When was Surrender first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in France, Israel. One of them is RCA 86303, released March 1961.
How do I tell if my copy of Surrender is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 86303, 33.001, 86.303, EPA-8103) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 5R61M 185 L4 and 5R 61M 186 D1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Surrender 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.
