UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Telstar STAR 2330
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
STAR 2330-A3 C 3 DB. TAPEONESide A
STAR 2330 B2 C 1 V STUSide B
Roy OrbisonThe Legendary Roy Orbison (The Greatest Hits)
Vinyl pressings
The Legendary Roy Orbison (The Greatest Hits)
by Roy Orbison · 1988
10 pressings4 countriesPop RockRock
The Legendary Roy Orbison was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Legendary Roy Orbison
5 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 2 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
1988- Label and catalog number
- Telstar STAR 2330
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
STAR 2330 20 1A1 A (Drawing of bird in flight) TAPE1Runout side A stamped, A Drawing TAPE1 etched
31-STAR 2330 20 1B1 (Drawing of bird in flight) TAPE1 ARunout side B stamped, 31 Drawing TAPE1 A etched
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Telstar STAR 2330
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
STAR 2330-A3 DB TAPEONERunout side 1 etched
STAR 2330 B2 STURunout side 2 etched
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Telstar STAR 2330
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Sonopress Pressing
- Runout / matrix
DMC-5796 A-1/12-88Side A runout
DMC-5796 B-1/12-88 IISide B runout
Ireland
1988- Label and catalog number
- Telstar STAR 2330
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
STAR - 2330 - A ÷Runout side 1 etched
STAR - 2330 - B ÷Runout side 2 etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Ireland | Telstar STAR 2330First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1988 | UK | Telstar STAR 2330First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1988 | UK | Telstar STAR 2330First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1988 | UK | Telstar STAR 2330First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1988 | UK | Telstar STAR 2330First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK & Ireland | Telstar STAR 2330LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1989 | Canada | Polytel 840 183 1LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1989 | UK | Telstar STAR 2330LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1989 | UK | Telstar STAR 2330LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1989 | UK & Ireland | Telstar STAR 2330LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Oh Pretty Woman
- A2Only The Lonely
- A3Love Hurts
- A4Lana
- A5My Prayer
- A6Goodnight
- A7Falling
- A8Blue Angel
- A9All I Have To Do Is Dream
- A10In Dreams
- B1Crying
- B2Blue Bayou
- B3Dream Baby (How Long Must I Dream)
- B4The Great Pretender
- B5Running Scared
- B6Borne On The Wind
- B7Mean Woman Blues
- B8Pretty Paper
- B9The Crowd
- B10It's Over
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Legendary Roy Orbison are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Legendary Roy Orbison are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1988 and 1989.
When was The Legendary Roy Orbison first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, Ireland. One of them is Telstar STAR 2330.
How do I tell if my copy of The Legendary Roy Orbison is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use STAR 2330) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, STAR 2330-A3 C 3 DB. TAPEONE and STAR 2330 B2 C 1 V STU. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Legendary Roy 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.
