US
December 1962- Label and catalog number
- Del-Fi Records DFLP-1225
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Vinyl pressings
Memorial Album
by Ritchie Valens · 1962
21 pressings6 countriesPop RockRock
Memorial Album was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Memorial Album
1 pressing came out in 1962, 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 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | US | Del-Fi Records DFLP-1225First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1963 | Canada | Del-Fi Records DFLP-1225LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Del-Fi Records DFLP-1225 / Del-Fi Records DFLP 1225LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Del-Fi Records DFLP-1225 / Del-Fi Records DFLP 1225LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Del-Fi Records DFLP-1225LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Canada | Del-Fi Records DFLP-1225 / Del-Fi Records DFLP 1225LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | UK | London Records HA.8196LP, Mono, Compilation · Mono | LP, Mono, Compilation · Mono |
| 1967 | France | Polydor 657 119 / Polydor 657119LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1967 | UK | President Records PTL1001 / President Records PTL 1001LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | UK | President Records PTLS 1001 / President Records PTL 1001LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1967 | UK | President Records PTL 1001LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1967 | UK | President Records PTL1001LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | France | Eurodisc 913 078 / Eurodisc 87080LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1976 | Germany | President Records 27 683 XATLP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Germany | Strand 6.24884 ASLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Del-Fi Records DFLP-1225 / Del-Fi Records DFLP 1225LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | President Records 27 683 XATLP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | President Records XBL 646 400LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Netherlands | President Records XBL 646 400LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | President Records PTL 1001 / President Records PTLS 1001LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | UK | President Records PTL 1001 / President Records PTLS 1001LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Donna
- A2We Belong Together
- A3From Beyond
- A4Stay Beside Me
- A5Bluebirds Over The Mountain
- A6In A Turkish Town
- B1Malaguena
- B2La Bamba
- B3Come On, Let's Go
- B4Rockin' All Night
- B5Cry, Cry, Cry
- B6Hurry Up
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Memorial Album are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Memorial Album are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1962 and 1981.
When was Memorial Album first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US. One of them is Del-Fi Records DFLP-1225, released December 1962.
How do I tell if my copy of Memorial Album is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DFLP-1225) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Memorial Album 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.
