US
1967- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records E-4475
- Format
- Album, LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
E 4475 MG 970 11 XTBV 128257-1ARunout Side A
Vinyl pressings
The Fastest Guitar Alive
by Roy Orbison · 1967
17 pressings6 countriesSoundtrackRockStage & Screen
The Fastest Guitar Alive was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 The Fastest Guitar Alive
9 pressings came out in 1967, 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
1967- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records SE-4475MGM Records SE 4475
- Format
- Album, LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SE 4475 MGS 970 XSBV 128259-1B ⓁRunout A etched
SE 4475 MGS 971 XSBV 128260-1B ⓁRunout B etched
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records SE-4475
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · MGM Record Manufacturing Division
- Runout / matrix
SE4475 MGS970 1 X5BV128259=1A (2) SSide A runout, (2) is actually ②
SE4475 MGS971 15 X5BV128259-1A (2) SSide B runout, (2) is actually ②
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records E-4475MGM Records E 4475
- Format
- Album, LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
E 4475 MG 970 XTBV 128257-1BSide A Runout
E 4475 MG 971 XTBV 128258-1BSide B Runout
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records E-4475
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records E-4475
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Canada | MGM Records E-4475First yearAlbum, LP, Mono · Mono | Album, LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Canada | MGM Records E-4475 / MGM Records E 4475(C)First yearAlbum, LP, Mono · Mono | Album, LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | New Zealand | London Records SAHM-U 6340First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | MGM Records E-4475First yearAlbum, LP, Mono · Mono | Album, LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | US | MGM Records SE-4475 / MGM Records SE 4475First yearAlbum, LP, Stereo | Album, LP, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | MGM Records E-4475First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1967 | US | MGM Records E-4475First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1967 | US | MGM Records SE-4475 / MGM Records SW-91248LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1967 | US | MGM Records SE-4475First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | MGM Records E-4475 / MGM Records E 4475First yearAlbum, LP, Mono · Mono | Album, LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | UK | London Records SHU 8358LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | UK | London Records HAU 8358LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | Taiwan | 中聲 CSJ 631 / 中聲 CSJ-631LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | US | MCA Records MCA-1437LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1986 | US | MCA Records MCA-1437LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Europe | UMe 00602547458308LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | MGM Records SE-4475LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Whirlwind2:04
- A2Medicine Man2:39
- A3River2:58
- A4The Fastest Gun Alive3:04
- A5Rollin' On2:08
- B1Pistolero2:49
- B2Good Time Party2:19
- B3Heading South2:40
- B4Best Friend2:34
- B5There Won't Be Many Coming Home2:42
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Fastest Guitar Alive are there?
17 vinyl pressings of The Fastest Guitar Alive are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1967 and 2015.
When was The Fastest Guitar Alive first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in US, Canada, New Zealand. One of them is MGM Records E-4475.
How do I tell if my copy of The Fastest Guitar Alive is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use E-4475, SE-4475, SAHM-U 6340) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, E 4475 MG 970 11 XTBV 128257-1A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Fastest Guitar Alive 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.
