US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 6E-254
- Format
- LP, Album · SP - Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
Masterfonics 6E-254-A-SPSide 1 (etched except for "Masterfonics")
Masterfonics 6E-254-B-SPSide 2 (etched except for "Masterfonics")
Jerry Lee LewisWhen Two Worlds Collide
Vinyl pressings
When Two Worlds Collide
by Jerry Lee Lewis · 1980
13 pressings7 countriesCountry RockVocalRockPop
When Two Worlds Collide was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 When Two Worlds Collide
10 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 7 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 6E-254
- Format
- LP, Album · AR
- Runout / matrix
Masterfonics 6E-254-A1-AR B-14686
Masterfonics 6E-254-B1-AR B-14687
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 6E-254
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo · AR - Allied Pressing
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 6E-254
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo · SP - Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
Masterfonics 6E-254-A-SP 1-1Side 1 (etched except for "Masterfonics"
Masterfonics 6E-254-B-SP 1-1Side 2 (etched except for "Masterfonics"
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Elektra K 52213
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
K52213 A-1/B-1
Canada
1980- Label and catalog number
- Elektra Q6E-254
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Canada | Elektra Q6E-254First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Germany | Elektra ELK 52 213First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Greece | Elektra 52213First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Elektra ELK 52 213First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Spain | Elektra S 90.220First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | UK | Elektra K 52213First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Elektra 6E-254First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Elektra 6E-254First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | Elektra 6E-254First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | Elektra 6E-254First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Elektra 6E-254LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1980 | US | Elektra 6E-254LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1981 | Spain | Elektra S 90.481 / Hispavox S 90.481LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Rockin' Jerry Lee2:35
- A2Who Will Buy The Wine2:54
- A3Love Game3:30
- A4Alabama Jubilee4:45
- A5Good Time Charlie's Got The Blues2:22
- B1When Two Worlds Collide2:27
- B2Good News Travels Fast2:49
- B3I Only Want A Buddy Not A Sweetheart3:40
- B4Honky Tonk Stuff2:57
- B5Toot, Toot, Tootsie, Goodbye3:53
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of When Two Worlds Collide are there?
13 vinyl pressings of When Two Worlds Collide are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1980 and 1981.
When was When Two Worlds Collide first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in US, UK, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Elektra 6E-254.
How do I tell if my copy of When Two Worlds Collide is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6E-254, K 52213, Q6E-254, ELK 52 213) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, Masterfonics 6E-254-A-SP and Masterfonics 6E-254-B-SP. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is When Two Worlds Collide 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.
