UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice 45-POP 912
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7XEA 20111 45
7XEA 20112 45
Mike BerryTribute To Buddy Holly
Vinyl pressings
Tribute To Buddy Holly
by Mike Berry · 1961
12 pressings3 countriesPop RockRockPop
Tribute To Buddy Holly was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Tribute To Buddy Holly
3 pressings came out in 1961, the album's first year, in 2 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.
UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice 45-POP 912
- Format
- 7", Promo
Australia
1961- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice EA-4516
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Australia | His Master's Voice EA-4516First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | UK | His Master's Voice 45-POP 912First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | UK | His Master's Voice 45-POP 912First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1967 | Germany | Electrola E 23 4017", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Germany | Columbia 1C 006-94 035 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-94 0357", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1972 | Germany | Columbia 1C 006-94 035 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-94 0357", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Germany | Columbia 1C 006-94 035 M / Columbia 1C 006-94 0357", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Electrola E 23 401 / Die Stimme Seines Herrn E 23 4017", Single | 7", Single |
| ? | Germany | Electrola E 23 401 / Die Stimme Seines Herrn E 23 4017", Single | 7", Single |
| ? | Germany | Electrola E 23 401 / Die Stimme Seines Herrn E 23 4017", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice POP 9127", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice POP 9127", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- ATribute To Buddy Holly
- BWhat's The Matter
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tribute To Buddy Holly are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Tribute To Buddy Holly are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1961 and 1974.
When was Tribute To Buddy Holly first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in UK, Australia. One of them is His Master's Voice 45-POP 912.
How do I tell if my copy of Tribute To Buddy Holly is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-POP 912, EA-4516) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7XEA 20111 45 and 7XEA 20112 45. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tribute To Buddy Holly 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.