Belgium
1977- Label and catalog number
- Topkapi 2103 127
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
WILL TURA - ASide A
WILL - TURA - BSide B
Will TuraGoodbye Elvis
Vinyl pressings
Goodbye Elvis
by Will Tura · 1977
10 pressings8 countriesChansonPop
Goodbye Elvis was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Goodbye Elvis
10 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 8 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.
Belgium
1977- Label and catalog number
- Topkapi 2103 127
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
WILL TURA - ASide A
WILL - TURA - BSide B
Belgium
1977- Label and catalog number
- Topkapi 2103 128
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Austria
1977- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2121 338
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Canada
1977- Label and catalog number
- Pacha PAC-4459
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
PA-7711-25 SNBA-side etched runout
PA-7711-26 SNBB-side etched runout
(PA-7711-25)A-side label matrix
(PA-7711-26)B-side label matrix
France
1977- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2121 338
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Austria | Polydor 2121 338First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Belgium | Topkapi 2103 127First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Belgium | Topkapi 2103 127First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Belgium | Topkapi 2103 128First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Canada | Pacha PAC-4459First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | France | Polydor 2121 338First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Italy | Polydor 2121 338First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Fontana 6013 912First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Scandinavia | Topkapi 2103 128 / Polydor 2103 128First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Spain | Polydor 2121 338First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AGoodbye Elvis
- BHoboken Usa
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Goodbye Elvis are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Goodbye Elvis are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Goodbye Elvis first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Belgium, Austria, Canada, France and more. One of them is Topkapi 2103 127.
How do I tell if my copy of Goodbye Elvis is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2103 127, 2103 128, 2121 338, PAC-4459) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, WILL TURA - A and WILL - TURA - B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Goodbye Elvis 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.