Australia
October 31, 1977- Label and catalog number
- Albert Productions AP-11548
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
AC/DCLet There Be Rock
Vinyl pressings
Let There Be Rock
by AC/DC · 1977
13 pressings5 countriesHard RockRock
Let There Be Rock 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 Let There Be Rock
5 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Australia
1977- Label and catalog number
- Albert Productions AP.11548
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label · Stamped
- Runout / matrix
A3 7P.2727A-side label
B3 7P.2728B-side label
Australia
1977- Label and catalog number
- Albert Productions AP-11548
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
UK
September 30, 1977- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic K11018Atlantic MS 1726X
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
K-11018.A-1 CJ A PORKY PRIME CUTA-side etched
K-11018-B-1 ·I PECKO MASTER-ROOMB-side etched
K-11018.A-1 12 A PORKY PRIME CUTA side, variant 2
K-11018-B-1 PECKO MASTER-ROOM 3B side, variant 2
Rhodesia
October 31, 1977- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic ATS 715
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | Albert Productions AP-11548First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Australia | Albert Productions AP.11548First year7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label |
| 1977 | UK | Atlantic K11018 / Atlantic MS 1726XFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Australia | Albert Productions AP-11548First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Rhodesia | Atlantic ATS 715First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Yugoslavia | ATCO Records 11018 / Suzy ATL 110187", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | UK | Atlantic K 110187", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1980 | UK | Atlantic K 11018 / Atlantic MS 1726X7", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue |
2010s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Europe | Suzy ATL 11018 / ATCO Records 110187", Single, 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2011 | Europe | Suzy ATL 11018 / ATCO Records 110187", Single, 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2011 | Europe | Suzy ATL 11018 / ATCO Records 110187", Single, 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2011 | Europe | Suzy ATL 11018 / ATCO Records 110187", Single, 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2011 | Europe | Suzy ATL 11018 / ATCO Records 110187", Single, 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- ALet There Be Rock (Part 1)
- BLet There Be Rock (Part 2)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Let There Be Rock are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Let There Be Rock are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1977 and 2011.
When was Let There Be Rock first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Australia, UK, Rhodesia. One of them is Albert Productions AP-11548, released October 31, 1977.
How do I tell if my copy of Let There Be Rock is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AP-11548, AP.11548, K11018, ATS 715) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Let There Be Rock 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.
