US
1982- Label and catalog number
- RCA AHL1-4530
- Format
- LP
Elvis PresleyThe Elvis Medley
Vinyl pressings
The Elvis Medley
by Elvis Presley · 1982
22 pressings15 countriesRockPop
The Elvis Medley was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 The Elvis Medley
16 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 11 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
1982- Label and catalog number
- RCA AHL1-4530
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AHLI 4530A I [AHL1--4430-A-1 scratched out] denny/WOODLAND A3E ISide A runout stamped, exc. AHL1--4430-A-1, denny/WOODLAND, E
AHLI 4530B I [AHL1--4430-B-1 scratched out] denny/WOODLAND dm I A2Side B runout stamped, exc. AHL1--4430-B-1 , denny/WOODLAND, dm
Australia
1982- Label and catalog number
- RCA APL1-4530RCA APL1 4530
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
AHL 4530 ASide A
AHL 4530 BSide B
Canada
1982- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor AHL1-4530
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Canada
1982- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor AHL1-4530
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Europe
1982- Label and catalog number
- RCA PL 84530
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australia | RCA APL1-4530 / RCA APL1 4530First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | Canada | RCA Victor AHL1-4530First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1982 | Canada | RCA Victor AHL1-4530First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1982 | Europe | RCA PL 84530First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | France | RCA Victor PL14530First yearLP | LP |
| 1982 | Germany | RCA PL 14530 / RCA Victor PL 14530First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1982 | Germany | RCA PL14530First yearLP | LP |
| 1982 | Italy | RCA PL 14530First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1982 | Italy | RCA PL 14530First yearLP, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1982 | New Zealand | RCA Victor APL1 4530First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | South Africa | RCA TRC 3211First yearLP | LP |
| 1982 | South Africa | RCA MMTL 1201First yearLP | LP |
| 1982 | Spain | RCA PL 14530 / RCA Victor PL 14530First yearLP | LP |
| 1982 | US | RCA AHL1-4530First yearLP | LP |
| 1982 | US | RCA AHL1-4530First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Elvis Medley3:59
- A1.1Jailhouse Rock
- A1.2Teddy Bear
- A1.3Hound Dog
- A1.4Don't Be Cruel
- A1.5Burning Love
- A1.6Suspicious Minds
- A2Jailhouse Rock2:31
- A3Teddy Bear1:46
- A4Hound Dog2:14
- A5Don't Be Cruel2:00
- B1Burning Love2:49
- B2Suspicious Minds4:22
- B3Always On My Mind3:36
- B4Heartbreak Hotel2:08
- B5Hard Headed Woman1:52
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Elvis Medley are there?
22 vinyl pressings of The Elvis Medley are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1982 and 1985.
When was The Elvis Medley first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in US, Australia, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is RCA AHL1-4530.
How do I tell if my copy of The Elvis Medley is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AHL1-4530, APL1-4530, PL 84530, PL14530) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Elvis Medley 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.
