UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Allegro Records ALL 778
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Roy OrbisonRoy Orbison Sings
Vinyl pressings
Roy Orbison Sings
by Roy Orbison · 1965
14 pressings2 countriesRock & RollRock
Roy Orbison Sings was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Roy Orbison Sings
7 pressings came out in 1965, 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.
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Allegro Records ALL778Allegro Records ALL 778
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Black Label
- Runout / matrix
ALL - x̶ x̶ x̶ -A ALL 778 A + LW 11-2 4-65Hand Etched Runout, Side A
ALL - x̶ x̶ x̶ -B ALL 778 B + 11-2 4-65Hand Etched Runout, Side B
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Allegro Records ALL778Allegro Records ALL 778
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Black Label
- Runout / matrix
ALL - x̶ x̶ x̶ -A ALL 778 A +Hand Etched Runout, Side A
ALL - x̶ x̶ x̶ -B ALL 778 B +Hand Etched Runout, Side B
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Allegro Records ALL778Allegro Records ALL 778
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Black Label
- Runout / matrix
ALL - x̶ x̶ x̶ -A ALL 778 A -1 5 11-2 4-65Hand Etched Runout, Side A
ALL - x̶ x̶ x̶ -B ALL 778 B -3 -1 4 11-2 4-65Hand Etched Runout, Side B
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Allegro Records ALL 778
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Blue Label
- Runout / matrix
ALL - ̷7̷6̷3̷ - A ALL 778 A + LW 11-2 4-65Side A runout
ALL - ̷7̷6̷3̷ - B ALL 778 B + LW 11-2 4-65Side B runout
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Allegro Records ALL 778
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Blue Label
- Runout / matrix
ALL - ̷7̷6̷3̷ - A ALL 778 A + LW 11-2 4-65Side A runout
ALL - ̷7̷6̷3̷ - B ALL 778 B + LW 11-2 4-65Side B runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | UK | Allegro Records ALL 778First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1965 | UK | Allegro Records ALL778 / Allegro Records ALL 778First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1965 | UK | Allegro Records ALL778 / Allegro Records ALL 778First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1965 | UK | Allegro Records ALL778 / Allegro Records ALL 778First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1965 | UK | Allegro Records ALL 778First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1965 | UK | Allegro Records ALL 778First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1965 | UK | Allegro Records ALL778 / Allegro Records ALL 778First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1966 | UK | Allegro Records ALL 778LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Hallmark Records A 1009LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Australia | Summit SRA 49LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | Australia | Hallmark Records A 1009LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Allegro Records ALL 778 / Allegro Records SALL 778LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Allegro Records ALL 778 / Allegro Records SALL 778LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Allegro Records ALL 778 / Allegro Records SALL 778LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Problem Child2:01
- A2You're My Baby2:05
- A3Bonnie B2:16
- A4Lewis Boogie1:59
- A5Pretty Girl2:12
- B1I Never Knew2:21
- B2Domino2:14
- B3I'll Make It Up To You3:06
- B4It Hurt Me So2:40
- B5The Room2:16
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Roy Orbison Sings are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Roy Orbison Sings are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1965 and 1966.
When was Roy Orbison Sings first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in UK. One of them is Allegro Records ALL 778.
How do I tell if my copy of Roy Orbison Sings is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ALL 778, ALL778) 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 Roy Orbison Sings 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.
