US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Epic SE 35412Epic 35412
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PAL 35412 1ARunout on Side A
PBL 35412 1BRunout on Side B
AL 35412Matrix on label side A
BL 35412Matrix on label side B
Vinyl pressings
The Buddy Holly Story
by Gary Busey · 1978
17 pressings7 countriesSoundtrackRock & RollRockStage & Screen
The Buddy Holly Story was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Buddy Holly Story
12 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 6 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- Epic SE 35412
- Format
- LP, Album · Goldisc Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PAL-35412-1FPV AZ GOLSide A - Etched
PBL-35412-1FPV AZ GOLSide B - Etched
AL 35412Side A - Label
BL 35412Side B - Label
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Epic SE 35412
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Santa Maria pressing
- Runout / matrix
PAL 35412-1A 1SSide A Runout
PBL 35412-1B 1SSide B Runout
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Epic AL 35412Epic SE 35412 STEREO
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PAL 35412 1ARunout on Side A
PBL 35412 1BRunout on Side B
AL 35412Matrix on label side A
BL 35412Matrix on label side B
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Epic SE 35412
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
TI PAL 35412-IDLabel A
TI PBL 35412-IELabel B
Canada
June 1978- Label and catalog number
- Epic SE 35412American International Records SE 35412
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AL35412･2A･2HD oSide A runout, etched (o stamped)
BL-35412-1A-2HDZ: oSide B runout, etched (o stamped)
AL 35412Side A label
BL 35412Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | Epic ELPS 3910 / American International Records SE 35412First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Canada | Epic SE 35412 / American International Records SE 35412First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Europe | Epic EPC 82941First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Europe | Epic EPC 82941First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Hong Kong | CBS/Sony AAP 16First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Spain | Epic EPC 82941First yearLP | LP |
| 1978 | US | Epic SE 35412 / Epic 35412First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | Epic SE 35412First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | Epic SE 35412First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Epic SE 35412First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | Epic AL 35412 / Epic SE 35412 STEREOFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Canada | Epic SE 35412 / American International Records SE 35412First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | UK | Warwick Records WW 5064 / Warwick Records WW5064LP | LP |
| 1979 | UK | Warwick Records WW 5064 / Warwick Records WW5064LP | LP |
| 1979 | UK | Warwick Records WW5064 / Warwick WW 5064LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | US | Varèse Sarabande 246LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Reissue | LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Epic PE 35412LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Rave On2:06
- A2It's So Easy1:15
- A3True Love Ways2:52
- Clear Lake Medley
- A5I'm Gonna Love You Too1:11
- B1Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On2:25
- B2Well All Right1:28
- B3Listen To Me2:02
- B4Maybe Baby2:18
- B5Everyday2:25
- Roller Rink Medley
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Buddy Holly Story are there?
17 vinyl pressings of The Buddy Holly Story are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1978 and 2020.
When was The Buddy Holly Story first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, Canada, Australia, Europe and more. One of them is Epic SE 35412.
How do I tell if my copy of The Buddy Holly Story is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SE 35412, AL 35412, ELPS 3910, EPC 82941) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PAL 35412 1A and PBL 35412 1B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Buddy Holly Story 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.