US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Monument 45-815
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
B1W-153Side A Label
B1W-152Side B Label
Vinyl pressings
Falling / Distant Drums
by Roy Orbison · 1963
28 pressings13 countriesRock & RollPop RockRock
Falling / Distant Drums was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Falling / Distant Drums
20 pressings came out in 1963, the album's first year, in 12 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
1963- Label and catalog number
- Monument 45-815
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
B1W-153 IA-side label
B1W-152 IB-side label
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Monument 45-815
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
△47756-X B 45 B1W-153 2Scribed Side A
△47756 B 45 B1W-152 1Scribed Side B
MRStamped Sides A & B
UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- London Records 45-HLU 9727
- Format
- 7"
UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- London Records HLU 9727London American Recordings HLU 9727
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-MSCM-6460-1CRunout A: Machine stamped
45-MSCM-6461-1CRunout B: Machine stamped
MSCM.6460Label A-side
MSCM.6461Label B-side
UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- London Records HLU 9727London American Recordings HLU 9727
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45-MSCM-6460-1C H H MT 1Runout A: Machine stamped
45-MSCM-6461-1C M H MT 1Runout B: Machine stamped
MSCM.6460Label A-side
MSCM.6461Label B-side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 28 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Australia | London Records HL-2111First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Canada | Monument MN. 815First year7" | 7" |
| 1963 | Denmark | London Records HL 9727 / London American Recordings HL 9727First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Germany | London Records DL 20 712First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Germany | Monument MN 527First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Greece | London Records 45-GL 7074First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Hong Kong | London Records HLU 9727 / London American Recordings HLU 9727First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1963 | Ireland | London Records HLU 9727 / London Monument HLU 9727First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1963 | Ireland | London Records HLU 9727 / London American Recordings HLU 9727First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Japan | London Records HIT-91First year7" | 7" |
| 1963 | New Zealand | London Records NZL-U 857 / London American Recordings NZL-U 857First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1963 | Sweden | London Records HL 9727 / London Monument HL 9727First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Sweden | London Records HL 9727First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | UK | London Records 45-HLU 9727First year7" | 7" |
| 1963 | UK | London Records HLU 9727 / London American Recordings HLU 9727First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | US | Monument GS 19047", Single, Reissue | 7", Single, Reissue |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | US | Monument WS8 034567", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1982 | US | Monument WS8 034567", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | London Records 5.4327", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Monument 45-8157", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| ? | US | Monument 45-5277", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Monument Mn45-5277", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AFalling2:22
- BDistant Drums3:09
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Falling / Distant Drums are there?
28 vinyl pressings of Falling / Distant Drums are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1963 and 1982.
When was Falling / Distant Drums first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Monument 45-815.
How do I tell if my copy of Falling / Distant Drums is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-815, 45-HLU 9727, HLU 9727, HL-2111) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, B1W-153 and B1W-152. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Falling / Distant Drums 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.
