Netherlands
1975- Label and catalog number
- Pink Elephant PE 877.086
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PE877086 A 41C1Runout side A stamped
PE877086 B 41C1Runout side B stamped
Mike BerryTribute To Buddy Holly
Vinyl pressings
Tribute To Buddy Holly
by Mike Berry · 1975
10 pressings5 countriesRock
Tribute To Buddy Holly was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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
1 pressing came out in 1975, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Netherlands | Pink Elephant PE 877.086First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Germany | Hansa International 27 008 ITLP | LP |
| 1976 | UK | Polydor 2383 392LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | UK | Polydor 2383 392LP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1976 | US | Sire SASD-7524LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | Sire SASD-7524LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | US | Sire SASD-7524 / Sire SASD 7524LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | Sire SASD-7524LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | Sire SASD-7524 / Sire SASD 7524LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | M7 MLX.120LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1Tribute To Buddy Holly2:38
- A2Peggy Sue2:54
- A3Hey Babe3:22
- A4That´ll Be The Day2:40
- A5Everybody2:43
- A6Don´t Be Cruel4:15
- B1I´m In Love Again2:48
- B2It´s All Over2:30
- B3I Like It, Like That1:50
- B4Baby I Don´t Care3:23
- B5Dial My Number2:00
- B6For Me And For Me2:33
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tribute To Buddy Holly are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Tribute To Buddy Holly are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1975 and 1976.
When was Tribute To Buddy Holly first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in Netherlands. One of them is Pink Elephant PE 877.086.
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 PE 877.086) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PE877086 A 41C1 and PE877086 B 41C1. 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.