US
1971- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-9980
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
ZPKM-1798 6S HSide A, runout
ZPKM-1800 5S HSide B, runout
Elvis PresleyWhere Did They Go, Lord
Vinyl pressings
Where Did They Go, Lord
by Elvis Presley · 1971
29 pressings15 countriesRockPop
Where Did They Go, Lord was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Where Did They Go, Lord
26 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 15 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
1971- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-9980
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ZPKM-1798 3S A3A side runout
ZPKM-1800 3S B4B side runout
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 447-0680
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Red Label
- Runout / matrix
ZPKM-1800Label side A
ZPKM-1798Label side B
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- RCA 47-9980
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
ZPKM-1800Label side A
ZPKM-1798Label side B
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-9980
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor RCA 2084RCA Victor 47-9980
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Push-out Centre
- Runout / matrix
ZPKM 1800 2[Variant 1] side A
ZPKM 1798 2[Variant 1] side B
ZPKM 18001[Variant 2] side A
ZPKM 17981[Variant 2] side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 29 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s28 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | RCA Victor 47-9980First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Canada | RCA Victor 47-9980First year7" | 7" |
| 1971 | France | RCA Victor 49733 / RCA Victor 49 733First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | France | RCA Victor 49733 / RCA Victor 49 733First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Germany | RCA Victor 47-9980First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | India | RCA Victor 47-9980First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Ireland | RCA Victor 47-9980First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1971 | Japan | RCA SS-2087First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | New Zealand | RCA Victor 47-9980First year7" | 7" |
| 1971 | Portugal | RCA Victor 20.022 / RCA Victor N-20.022First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | South Africa | RCA Victor 42-227First year7" | 7" |
| 1971 | UK | RCA Victor RCA 2084 / RCA Victor 47-9980First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | UK | RCA Victor RCA 2084First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | UK | RCA Victor RCA 2084First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | UK | RCA Victor RCA 2084 / RCA Victor 47-9980First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Venezuela | RCA Victor 45-2417", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- AWhere Did They Go, Lord2:25
- BRags To Riches1:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Where Did They Go, Lord are there?
29 vinyl pressings of Where Did They Go, Lord are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1971 and 1977.
When was Where Did They Go, Lord first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, UK, Italy, Australia and more. One of them is RCA Victor 47-9980.
How do I tell if my copy of Where Did They Go, Lord is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 47-9980, 447-0680, RCA 2084, N 1639) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZPKM-1798 6S H and ZPKM-1800 5S H. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Where Did They Go, Lord 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.
