US
1960- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor EPA-4357
- Format
- 45 RPM, EP, 7"
- Runout / matrix
L2 WH1124-1SSide 1
L2 WH1125-1SSide 2
Jim ReevesHe'll Have To Go
Vinyl pressings
He'll Have To Go
by Jim Reeves · 1960
12 pressings5 countriesVocalBalladPop
He'll Have To Go was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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 He'll Have To Go
8 pressings came out in 1960, the album's first year, in 4 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
1960- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor EPA-4357
- Format
- 45 RPM, EP, 7" · Rockaway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
L2WH-1124Side 1 Label
L2WH-1125Side 2 Label
L2 WH1124-2S A1 RSide 1
L2 WH1125-2S A1 RSide 2
Europe
February 1960- Label and catalog number
- RCA EPA 4357
- Format
- 7", EP
- Runout / matrix
L 2 WH-1124
L 2 WH-1125
Europe
February 1960- Label and catalog number
- RCA EPA 4357RCA EPA-4357
- Format
- 7", EP
- Runout / matrix
L 2 WH-1124Matrix Side 1
L 2 WH-1125Matrix Side 2
45-9 / L2WH - 1124 - XURunout, stamped, Side 1
45-9 / L2WH - 1125 - XURunout, stamped, Side 2
Australia
1960- Label and catalog number
- RCA 20244
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
L2WH 0107 A1A2Side A Runout
L2WH 0108 A1A8Side B Runout
L2WH-0107Side A Label
L2WH-0108Side B Label
Australia
1960- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 20244
- Format
- LP, 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Australia | RCA 20244First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1960 | Australia | RCA Victor 20244First yearLP, 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | LP, 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | New Zealand | RCA RPX1099First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1960 | New Zealand | RCA RPX 1099First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1960 | US | RCA Victor EPA-4357First year45 RPM, EP, 7" | 45 RPM, EP, 7" |
| 1960 | US | RCA Victor EPA-4357First year45 RPM, EP, 7" | 45 RPM, EP, 7" |
| 1960 | Europe | RCA EPA 4357First year7", EP | 7", EP |
| 1960 | Europe | RCA EPA 4357 / RCA EPA-4357First year7", EP | 7", EP |
| 1963 | Germany | RCA Victor EPA 43577", EP | 7", EP |
| 1966 | Germany | RCA Victor EPA 43577", EP | 7", EP |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | RCA 20244 / RCA Victor 202447", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| ? | New Zealand | RCA Victor RPX-10997", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Tracklist
- A1He'll Have To Go2:16
- A2Wishful Thinking1:59
- B1Please Come Home1:56
- B2After Awhile2:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of He'll Have To Go are there?
12 vinyl pressings of He'll Have To Go are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1960 and 1966.
When was He'll Have To Go first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US, Europe, Australia, New Zealand. One of them is RCA Victor EPA-4357.
How do I tell if my copy of He'll Have To Go is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EPA-4357, EPA 4357, 20244, RPX1099) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, L2 WH1124-1S and L2 WH1125-1S. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is He'll Have To Go 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.
