UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- London Records HLU 10113London American Recordings HLU 10113
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MSC.7684Label side A
MSC.7685Label side B
Roy OrbisonSo Good / Memories
Vinyl pressings
So Good / Memories
by Roy Orbison · 1966
16 pressings10 countriesPop RockVocalRockPop
So Good / Memories was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 So Good / Memories
7 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 6 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.
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- London Records HLU 10113London American Recordings HLU 10113
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MSC.7684Label side A
MSC.7685Label side B
Australia
1966- Label and catalog number
- London Records HL-2279
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7XLON2413 45-MSC 7684A Side Runout
7XLON2414 45-MSC 7685B Side Runout
7XLON2413A Side Label Matrix
7XLON2414B Side Label Matrix
Denmark
1966- Label and catalog number
- London Records HLU 10113London American Recordings HL 10113
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MSC.7684Label side A
MSC.7685Label side B
Germany
1966- Label and catalog number
- London Records DL 20 833
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-MSC-7684-X Manufactured in Germany S-HRunout side A
45-MSC-7685-X Manufactured in Germany S-HRunout side B
MSC 7684Label side A
MSC 7685Label side B
Ireland
1966- Label and catalog number
- London Records HLU 10113London American Recordings HLU 10113
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MSC.7684-2CLabel side A
MSC.7685-1CLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Australia | London Records HL-2279First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Denmark | London Records HLU 10113 / London American Recordings HL 10113First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Germany | London Records DL 20 833First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Ireland | London Records HLU 10113 / London American Recordings HLU 10113First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Netherlands | London Records FLX 3179 / London American Recordings FLX 3179First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | UK | London Records HLU 10113 / London American Recordings HLU 10113First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | UK | London Records HLU 10113 / London American Recordings HLU 10113First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Canada | MGM Records 13685X7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | New Zealand | London American Recordings NZL.9667", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | US | MGM Records K 136857", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | US | MGM Records K-136857", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | US | MGM Records K 136857", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1967 | US | MGM Records K-136857", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1967 | UK | London Records HLU 10113 / London American Recordings HLU 101137", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | London Records 5.6007", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | MGM Records K136857", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ASo Good2:30
- BMemories2:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of So Good / Memories are there?
16 vinyl pressings of So Good / Memories are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1966 and 1967.
When was So Good / Memories first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in UK, Australia, Denmark, Germany and more. One of them is London Records HLU 10113.
How do I tell if my copy of So Good / Memories is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use HLU 10113, HL-2279, DL 20 833, FLX 3179) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MSC.7684 and MSC.7685. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is So Good / Memories 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.
