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Data as of Oct 7, 2026
Elvis Presley – Burning Love / It's A Matter Of Time
1972 · US · RCA Victor · Vinyl 7" 45 RPM Single
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Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 7, 2026
- MMint
- $7.65
- NMNear Mint
- $6.84
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $5.23
- VGVery Good
- $3.62
- G+Good Plus
- $2.01
- GGood
- $1.21
- FFair
- $0.81
- PPoor
- $0.40
22 copies listed on Discogs from $0.88.
These are reference estimates from Discogs sold/asking data for this exact pressing, not offers and not a guaranteed price. Actual value depends on condition, completeness and current demand. Any active seller offers on this page are listed separately above.
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Pressing identification
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- Runout — side A
- BPKS- 1257BPKS-1257-4S H
- Runout — side B
- BPKS- 1260BPKS-1260-4S HBPKS-1260-3S H
- Rights society
- BMI, ASCAP
- Record Company
- RCA Corporation
- Pressed By
- RCA Records Pressing Plant, Hollywood
Specifications
- Artist
- Elvis Presley
- Genre
- Rock
- Year
- 1972
- Label
- RCA Victor
- Catalog number
- 74-0769
- Country
- US
Tracklist
- ABurning Love2:48
- BIt's A Matter Of Time2:57
About this record
The Hollywood pressing plant stamped this 1972 RCA Victor single with matrix codes BPKS-1257 and BPKS-1260, distinguishing it from concurrent Rockaway and Indianapolis variants that share the same catalogue number 74-0769 but differ in label layout and dead-wax formatting. The label credits "The Stamps" for vocal accompaniment across two lines, a detail absent from other regional pressings of the same release.
What drives its value
This 45 trades on condition more than rarity. The price_guide spans from 7.65 USD in Mint down to 0.40 USD in Poor, with a VG+ copy valued at 5.23 USD and a VG copy at 3.62 USD—a steep drop reflecting the wear typical of a 1972 single that saw radio and jukebox play.
Currently 22 copies are listed for sale, suggesting moderate supply; the lowest asking price sits at 0.88 USD. Community demand is modest: 234 collectors report owning one against 36 who want it, indicating this is a common pressing rather than a hunt.
Its value hinges entirely on whether the vinyl shows minimal surface noise and the label remains legible—the Hollywood plant variant itself carries no premium over Rockaway or Indianapolis pressings.
How to appraise this pressing
Verify this is the Hollywood pressing by examining the label layout: the vocal accompaniment credit should read "Vocal accomp.:" with "The Stamps" on a separate line below, and the A-side music publishing information should occupy two lines. Inspect the dead wax (the area between the label and the groove): stamped matrix codes should read BPKS-1257 (B side) and BPKS-1260 (A side) with no spaces between letters, hyphens, and numbers, followed by a "4S" designation and the letter "H" (indicating Hollywood).
The catalogue number 74-0769 appears on the label. Grade by playing both sides at 45 RPM: listen for surface crackle, measure any visible scratches or scuffs on the vinyl, and check that the center label sits flat without lifting.
A Mint copy will have no audible defects; VG+ allows only light surface noise on quiet passages.
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Release notes
Hollywood label variant, with following characteristics: - Vocal accompaniment credit abbreviated as "Vocal accomp.:", with "The Stamps" on second line - A side music publishing on two lines - No spaces separating 'BPKS', hyphens and numbers (See also Rockaway and Indianapolis variants for other layout variants.)
Matrix runouts are stamped.
℗ 1972 RCA Records
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Other pressings of this release
Different editions of the same album — pressing decides value.
Frequently asked
How do I know this is the Hollywood pressing and not the Rockaway or Indianapolis variant?
Check the dead wax stamped between the label and groove. The Hollywood pressing carries matrix codes BPKS-1257 and BPKS-1260 with no spaces between the letters, hyphens, and numbers. Additionally, the label layout credits "The Stamps" for vocal accompaniment on a second line below "Vocal accomp.:", and the A-side publishing information spans two lines. Rockaway and Indianapolis variants use different label typography and matrix formatting.
What is a VG+ copy of this single worth?
According to the price_guide, a VG+ copy is valued at 5.23 USD. This represents an estimate as of the guide's most recent update. The actual selling price may vary depending on buyer demand and the specific seller's asking price.
Why is there such a large price drop between Mint and VG condition?
The price_guide shows Mint at 7.65 USD but VG+ at only 5.23 USD, and VG at 3.62 USD. For a 1972 single that likely saw radio or jukebox use, even light surface noise and minor scratches significantly reduce appeal to collectors seeking clean, quiet playback. Most copies in the market show wear, making truly Mint examples rare enough to command a premium.
How many copies are available right now, and what is the lowest asking price?
Currently 22 copies are listed for sale across the market. The lowest asking price is 0.88 USD, well below the VG price_guide estimate of 3.62 USD, suggesting those listings may be heavily played copies or dealers clearing inventory.
Is this pressing valuable or collectible compared to other Elvis 45s?
This is a common pressing: 234 collectors report owning one, while only 36 want it, indicating supply outpaces demand. The Hollywood plant variant carries no premium over Rockaway or Indianapolis pressings of the same single. Value depends almost entirely on condition and playability, not rarity or variant status. It is a standard 1972 RCA release rather than a sought-after collectible.