US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Monument MLP 8023
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XLP 111798
Roy OrbisonEarly Orbison
Vinyl pressings
Early Orbison
by Roy Orbison · 1964
21 pressings7 countriesRock & RollVocalBalladCountry Rock
Early Orbison was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Early Orbison
11 pressings came out in 1964, the album's first year, in 3 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
1964- Label and catalog number
- Monument SLP 18023Monument SLP-18023
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
C5Y-187Side A Label
C5Y-188Side AB Label
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Monument MLP 8023Monument MLP-8023
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
R3RM-8049-1 C5P-185 ≏ I ISide A stamped exc. "C5P-185 ≏" etched
R3RM-8050-1 C5P-186 ≏ I ISide B stamped exc. "C5P-186 ≏" etched
C5Y-185Side A label
C5Y-186Side B label
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Monument SLP 18023Monument SLP-18023
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo · Rockaway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
C5Y-187-1A A1 RSide A Runout Etched
C5Y-188-1A X A1 RSide B Runout Etched
C5Y 187Side A Label
C5Y 188Side B Label
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Monument SLP-18023
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
C5Y-187 B/Side A, Etched
C5Y-188 B/Side B, Etched
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Monument MLP 8023Monument MLP-8023
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Rockaway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
C5P-185-1A A1 R (over info)Runout Side A
C5P-186-1A A1 R (over info)Runout Side B
C5P-185Side A label
C5P-186Side B label
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.
1960s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Canada | Monument XM 8023 / Monument XM. 8023First yearLP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Canada | Monument SLP 18023First yearLP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1964 | New Zealand | London Records HAM-U.6310First yearLP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Monument MLP 8023First yearLP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Monument SLP 18023 / Monument SLP-18023First yearLP, Album, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Monument MLP 8023 / Monument MLP-8023First yearLP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Monument SLP 18023 / Monument SLP-18023First yearLP, Album, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Monument SLP-18023First yearLP, Album, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Monument MLP 8023 / Monument MLP-8023First yearLP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Monument MLP 8023First yearLP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Monument MLP 8023 / Monument MLP-8023First yearLP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Taiwan | 中聲 CSJ-564LP, Album, Compilation, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Compilation, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1967 | South Africa | Monument MOL 8522LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1968 | UK | Monument LMO 5013LP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | UK | Monument SMO 5013LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Monument L 32186LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Australia | Monument SPL-932,186LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Monument SLP 18023LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | New Zealand | Monument SPL 932186LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | US | Monument SLP 18023LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | US | Monument SLP 18023 XSM 111799LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1The Great Pretender3:00
- A2Cry2:42
- A3I Can't Stop Loving You2:41
- A4I'll Say It's My Fault2:23
- A5She Wears My Ring2:28
- A6Love Hurts2:26
- B1Bye Bye Love2:12
- B2Blue Avenue1:19
- B3Raindrops2:05
- B4Come Back To Me2:27
- B5Summer Song2:43
- B6Pretty One2:17
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Early Orbison are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Early Orbison are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1964 and 1968.
When was Early Orbison first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US, Canada, New Zealand. One of them is Monument MLP 8023.
How do I tell if my copy of Early Orbison is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MLP 8023, SLP 18023, SLP-18023, XM 8023) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XLP 111798. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Early Orbison 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.
