Australia
June 26, 1978- Label and catalog number
- Albert Productions AP-11754
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
AP11754AA-side Label
AP11754BB-side Label
Vinyl pressings
Rock 'N' Roll Damnation
by AC/DC · 1978
31 pressings11 countriesHard RockRock
Rock 'N' Roll Damnation was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Rock 'N' Roll Damnation
23 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 11 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
June 26, 1978- Label and catalog number
- Albert Productions AP-11754
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
AP11754AA-side Label
AP11754BB-side Label
UK
May 1978- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic K 11142Atlantic MS 1918X
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
K-11142-A-1 ALLEN ΛRunout side A
K. 11142. B1. ALLEN ΛRunout side B
K 11142 ALabel side A
K 11142 BLabel side A
UK
May 1978- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic K 11142Atlantic MS 1918X
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
K-11142-A-1 ALLEN ΛRunout side A
K. 11142. B1. ALLEN ΛRunout side B
K 11142 ALabel side A
K 11142 BLabel side A
UK
May 19, 1978- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic K 11142Atlantic MS 1918X
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
K-11142-A-1 ALLEN Λ 4Runout side A, variant 1
K. 11142. B1. ALLEN Λ 5Runout side B, variant 1
K-11142-A-1 ALLEN Λ 3 JRunout side A, variant 2
K. 11142. B1. ALLEN Λ 4 4Runout side B, variant 2
UK
May 19, 1978- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic K 11142Atlantic MS 1918X
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Large center hole
- Runout / matrix
K-11142-A-1 ALLEN Λ 1CRunout side A, variant 1
K. 11142. B1. ALLEN Λ ORunout side B, variant 1
K 11142 A1Label side A
K 11142 B1Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 31 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s27 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Belgium | Atlantic ATL 11142First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Belgium | Atlantic 3499First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Belgium | Atlantic ATL 11 142First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Canada | Atlantic AT 3499First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1978 | Netherlands | Atlantic ATL 11.193 / Atlantic ATL 11193First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Netherlands | Atlantic ATL 11.193 / Atlantic ATL 111937", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1978 | Netherlands | Atlantic ATL 11.193 / Atlantic ATL 111937", 45 RPM, Single, Repress, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress, Stereo |
| 1978 | New Zealand | Atlantic 45 3499First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Rhodesia | Atlantic ATS 731First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | South Africa | Atlantic ATS 731 / Atlantic 3499 XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | UK | Atlantic K 11142 / Atlantic MS1918X7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| 1978 | US | Atlantic 3499First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono, Stereo · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono, Stereo · Promo, Mono |
| 1978 | US | Atlantic 3499First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono, Stereo · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono, Stereo · Promo, Mono |
| 1978 | US | Atlantic 3499First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono, Stereo · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono, Stereo · Promo, Mono |
| 1978 | UK | Atlantic K 11142 / Atlantic MS 1918XFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Germany | Atlantic ATL 11 1427", Single, 45 RPM, Repress | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Repress |
| 1980 | UK | Atlantic K 11142 / Atlantic MS1918X7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| 1980 | UK | Atlantic K 11142 / Atlantic MS1918X7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Atlantic ATL 11 1427", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ARock 'N' Roll Damnation3:04
- BCold Hearted Man3:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rock 'N' Roll Damnation are there?
31 vinyl pressings of Rock 'N' Roll Damnation are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1978 and 1980.
When was Rock 'N' Roll Damnation first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Australia, UK, US, Germany and more. One of them is Albert Productions AP-11754, released June 26, 1978.
How do I tell if my copy of Rock 'N' Roll Damnation is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AP-11754, K 11142, 3499, ATL 11 142) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AP11754A and AP11754B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rock 'N' Roll Damnation 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.
