France
June 1982- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic ATL 11 721
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 11721 AA-side stamped
R/S Alsdorf 11721 BB-side stamped
(ATL 11721-A)Label A side
(ATL 11721-B)Label B side
Vinyl pressings
For Those About To Rock (We Salute You)
by AC/DC · 1982
27 pressings12 countriesHard RockRock
For Those About To Rock (We Salute You) was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 For Those About To Rock (We Salute You)
26 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 12 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.
France
June 1982- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic ATL 20 276
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
20276-A 7A-side Etched
20276-B 9B-side Etched
France
June 1982- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic ATL 11 721
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 11721 AA-side stamped
R/S Alsdorf 11721 BB-side stamped
(ATL 11721-A)Label A side
(ATL 11721-B)Label B side
US
March 22, 1982- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 4029Atlantic # 4029
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · SP
- Runout / matrix
STA-40752-1 @tGP SP 1-1Variant 1, side A, etched
ST-A-41017-5 @tGP 1-2 SRCVariant 1, side B, etched
ST-A-40752-2 @tGP SP 0-1 SMI-1 #2Variant 2, side A, etched
ST-A-41017-5 @tGP 1-2 SRCVariant 2, side B, etched
UK
June 25, 1982- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic K11721TAtlantic K 11721 (T)
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
K11721 T A1 FI W-L w-1 9 KDA-side runout, variant 1
K11721 T B1 FI W-L ｗ 2.2B-side runout, variant 1
K11721 T A1 IL- W-L W - 1A-side runout, variant 2
K11721 T B1 LP W-L W - 1B-side runout, variant 2
UK
June 25, 1982- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic K 11721Atlantic K11721
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
K 11721 A1 ARUN F/1 7-M W 34Runout side A variant 1
K 11721 B1 F/1 7-M W 31Runout side B variant 1
K 11721 A1 ARUN F/1 7-M W 16Runout side A variant 2
K 11721 B1 F/1 7-M W 44Runout side B variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 27 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s27 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Austria | Atlantic ATL 11 721First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Canada | Atlantic KAT 4029First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Canada | Atlantic PRO 4029First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Ireland | Atlantic K 11721First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Ireland | Atlantic K 11721(T)First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Italy | Atlantic W 11721First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1982 | Japan | Atlantic P-1649First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Scandinavia | Atlantic ATL 11721First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1982 | UK | Atlantic K 11721DJ / Atlantic K11721First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | Atlantic 4029First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | Atlantic 4029First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1982 | US | Atlantic 4029 / Atlantic # 4029First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Atlantic ATL 20276First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1982 | Japan | Atlantic P-1649First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | France | Atlantic ATL 11 721First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AFor Those About To Rock (We Salute You)5:42
- BLet There Be Rock7:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of For Those About To Rock (We Salute You) are there?
27 vinyl pressings of For Those About To Rock (We Salute You) are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1982 and 1988.
When was For Those About To Rock (We Salute You) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in France, US, UK, Netherlands and more. One of them is Atlantic ATL 11 721, released June 1982.
How do I tell if my copy of For Those About To Rock (We Salute You) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ATL 11 721, ATL 20 276, 4029, K11721T) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, R/S Alsdorf 11721 A and R/S Alsdorf 11721 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is For Those About To Rock (We Salute You) 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.
