VinylAI 
Data as of Sep 23, 2026
The Oak Ridge Boys – Elvira
1981 · US · MCA Records · Vinyl 7" 45 RPM Single
Offers · 1
- $18ref VA-5HXX3Media VG+ · Very Good Plus🇺🇸 Ships from United States
The Discogs price estimate is a separate reference; offer prices above are sellers’ own.
New to condition grades like NM or VG? Read our vinyl grading guide →
Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Matrix / runout
- MC 11275MC 11269MC-11275 WS-1 ⧈-G-⧈MC-11269 WS-2 ⧈-G-⧈MC-11269 WS-1 ⧈-G-⧈
- Rights society
- BMI, ASCAP
- Pressing Plant ID
- ⧈-G-⧈(Stamped in runout)
- Manufactured By
- MCA Records, Inc.
- Pressed By
- MCA Pressing Plant, Gloversville
Specifications
- Artist
- The Oak Ridge Boys
- Style
- Country Rock
- Year
- 1981
- Label
- MCA Records
- Catalog number
- MCA-51084
- Country
- US
Tracklist
- AElvira2:36
- BA Woman Like You3:02
- Producer
- Ron Chancey
About this record
The US pressing of Elvira by The Oak Ridge Boys carries the catalogue number MCA-51084 and was pressed at MCA Records, Inc. in Gloversville in 1981. The dead-wax matrix codes MC-11275 WS-1 and MC-11269 WS-2 distinguish this 7-inch 45 RPM single from the Argentine reissue (MCA 9312) released the same year.
Community data shows 1553 collectors own this copy against 39 who want it, a ratio that reflects its commercial saturation as a chart hit.
What drives its value
The US MCA-51084 pressing trades on availability and condition spread rather than rarity. With 1553 copies in collector hands, supply is deep; the 39-to-want figure confirms it is not sought as a scarcity.
The 2-track format (A-side and B-side) and 7-inch single status mean grading and surface condition drive resale value more than pressing plant or matrix variant. The Gloversville plant pressing (identifiable by matrix MC-11275 WS-1 or MC-11269 WS-2) was the domestic release; the Argentine pressing (9312) commands different collector interest.
Community rating of 3.82 across 55 votes reflects moderate appeal—strong enough for radio play in 1981 but not rare enough to sustain premium pricing. Buyers prioritize clean vinyl over pressing provenance on this title.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the catalogue number MCA-51084 printed on the label. Examine the dead-wax runout on the vinyl itself: look for either MC-11275 WS-1 or MC-11269 WS-2 stamped into the groove area near the label.
The WS-1 and WS-2 designations indicate side A and side B respectively, both pressed at MCA Records, Inc. in Gloversville. The 7-inch format and 45 RPM speed are standard for this single.
No barcode appears on this 1981 pressing. Grade by inspecting both sides for hairline scratches, scuffs, and dust; even light surface noise will drop a Mint copy into VG+ territory.
The label itself should show no seam splits, ring wear, or water damage. Matrix clarity—the sharpness of the stamped runout code—indicates whether the pressing saw heavy use or remained in storage.
Further reading: grading a record, how to sell vinyl.
Listen
Hear the album before you buy.
Official videos via YouTube.
Other pressings of this release
Different editions of the same album — pressing decides value.
Frequently asked
How do I tell the US MCA-51084 pressing from the Argentine MCA 9312?
Check the catalogue number on the label: MCA-51084 is the US domestic release. Examine the dead-wax matrix stamped into the vinyl; the US pressing shows MC-11275 WS-1 or MC-11269 WS-2, indicating the Gloversville plant. The Argentine 9312 will carry different matrix codes. The US pressing is the original 1981 release; the Argentine version is a simultaneous reissue for that market.
What does the WS-1 and WS-2 in the runout mean?
WS-1 and WS-2 denote the two sides of the 7-inch single. Side A carries MC-11275 WS-1; Side B carries MC-11269 WS-2. Both codes confirm pressing at the MCA Pressing Plant in Gloversville. These are not variant pressings but standard plant identifiers for a 2-track single.
Why do 1553 collectors own this but only 39 want it?
The Oak Ridge Boys' Elvira was a major commercial hit in 1981, so MCA pressed it in high volume for radio and retail. The 1553-to-39 ratio reflects that supply far exceeds collector demand. This is not a rare or sought-after pressing; it is a common 45 RPM single that survives in quantity. Resale value depends on condition, not scarcity.
Is the Gloversville plant pressing more valuable than other US pressings?
No. The Gloversville plant was MCA's standard facility in 1981. All US domestic copies of MCA-51084 were pressed there. There is no variant or limited pressing to distinguish. The pressing plant is a verification detail, not a value driver. Condition and surface quality determine price.
What does the 3.82 community rating tell me?
The 3.82 rating across 55 votes reflects moderate collector regard. It is neither a cult classic nor a dismissed title. The rating suggests the record is sonically acceptable and historically notable as a 1981 hit, but not prized for pressing quality or rarity. Buyers should expect a functional, playable copy rather than a reference pressing.