Australia
November 1978- Label and catalog number
- Albert Productions AP-11832
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
AP 11832 AA-side
AP 11832 BB-side
Vinyl pressings
Whole Lotta Rosie
by AC/DC · 1978
29 pressings6 countriesHard RockRock
Whole Lotta Rosie 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 Whole Lotta Rosie
11 pressings came out in 1978, 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- Albert Productions AP-11832
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
UK
October 27, 1978- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic K 11207Atlantic MS 5005X
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Special Edition, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
K11207-A1 EG 1 PORKY S-1A-side etchings variant 1
K11207-B1 1 EG S-1B-side etchings variant 1
K11207-A1 E.G. 1 PORKY S-8A-side etchings variant 2
K11207-B1 1 E.G. S-5B-side etchings variant 2
UK
October 27, 1978- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic K 11207Atlantic MS 5005X
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
K-11207-A1 ALLEN ⋀A-side, etched, stamped
K-11207-B1 C ⋀B-side, etched, stamped
UK
October 27, 1978- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic K 11207Atlantic MS 5005X
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
K-11207-A1 E.G. A PORKY PRIME CUT DA-side, etched
K-11207-B1 E.G. PECKOB-side, etched
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 3553
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
STA-36440-1 SP @tGP 1-1Side A, runout
ST-A36009-1 SP @tGPSide B, runout
ST-A-36440 SPSide A, label
ST-A-36009 SPSide B, label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 29 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | Albert Productions AP-11832First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | Atlantic 3553First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | Atlantic 3553First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | US | Atlantic 3553First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | US | Atlantic 3553First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | Atlantic 3553First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | UK | Atlantic K 11207 / Atlantic MS 5005XFirst year12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Special Edition, Stereo · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Special Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 1978 | UK | Atlantic K 11207 / Atlantic MS 5005XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | UK | Atlantic K 11207 / Atlantic MS 5005XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Australia | Albert Productions AP-11832First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | UK | Atlantic K 11207 / Atlantic MS 5005XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Atlantic 35537", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Japan | Atlantic P-372A7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Japan | Atlantic P-372A7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Ireland | Atlantic HM 47", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1980 | Ireland | Atlantic HM 47", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1980 | UK | Atlantic HM 47", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1980 | UK | Atlantic HM 47", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1980 | UK | Atlantic HM 47", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1980 | UK | Atlantic HM 47", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1980 | UK | Atlantic HM47", Mispress, Reissue | 7", Mispress, Reissue |
| 1980 | UK | Atlantic HM 47", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1980 | UK | Atlantic HM 47", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1980 | UK | Atlantic HM 47", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1980 | UK | Atlantic HM 47", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1980 | UK | Atlantic HM47", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1981 | Germany | Atlantic ATL 10 9927", 45 RPM, Single, Mispress, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mispress, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Atlantic ATL 10 9927", 45 RPM, Single, Mispress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mispress |
| ? | Germany | Atlantic ATL 10 9927", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AWhole Lotta Rosie3:35
- BDog Eat Dog4:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Whole Lotta Rosie are there?
29 vinyl pressings of Whole Lotta Rosie are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1978 and 1981.
When was Whole Lotta Rosie first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Australia, UK, US. One of them is Albert Productions AP-11832, released November 1978.
How do I tell if my copy of Whole Lotta Rosie is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AP-11832, K 11207, 3553) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AP 11832 A and AP 11832 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Whole Lotta Rosie 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.
