Vinyl pressings
by Aerosmith · 1976
"Rocks" was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
39 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 18 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.
AL-34165-1B STERLING PRunout A, etched, variant 1
BL-34165-1B STERLING PRunout B, etched, variant 1
AL 34165-1AB STERLING PRunout A, etched, variant 2
BL 34165-1AA STERLING PRunout B, etched, variant 2
1 S AL-34165-1F o sᴛᴇʀʟɪɴɢ A6Var 1, Runout Side A etched, exc. o, sᴛᴇʀʟɪɴɢ
1 S BL-34165-1F o sᴛᴇʀʟɪɴɢ A4Var 1, Runout Side B etched, exc. o, sᴛᴇʀʟɪɴɢ
1 S AL-34165-1F o sᴛᴇʀʟɪɴɢ B20Var 2, Runout Side A etched, exc. o, sᴛᴇʀʟɪɴɢ
1 S BL-34165-1F o sᴛᴇʀʟɪɴɢ F5Var 2, Runout Side B etched, exc. o, sᴛᴇʀʟɪɴɢ
AL-34165-1B º T STERLINGA Side runout, variant 1
º T 2 BL-34165-1D STERLINGB Side runout, variant 1
º | T AL-34165-1D STERLING BA Side runout, variant 2
º T 2 BL-34165-1D STERLINGB Side runout, variant 2
AL-34165-1B STERLING CARunout A, variant 1
BL-34165-1A STERLINGRunout B, variant 1
AL-34165-1A STERLINGRunout A, variant 2
BL-34615-1B STERLINGRunout B, variant 2
P AL 34165-1ABSide 1 Etched
P BL 34165-1AASide 2 Etched
o 1T AL-34165-1D STERLINGRunout side A, variant 1
o 1T BL-34165-1D STERLINGRunout side B, variant 1
o 1T AL-34165-1D STERLING DRunout side A, variant 2
o T 1 BL-34165-1K P8 STERLINGRunout 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.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Argentina | CBS 119.635 / Discos CBS 119.635First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Argentina | CBS 119.635 / Discos CBS 119.635First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Australia | CBS SBP234818First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Australia | CBS SBP234818First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Brazil | CBS 137938First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Canada | Columbia PC 34165First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Canada | Columbia PC 34165LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1976 | Canada | Columbia PC 34165LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | Colombia | CBS 14963First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Europe | CBS CBS 81379First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Europe | CBS CBS 81379First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Europe | CBS CBS 81379 / CBS PC 34165First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Greece | CBS CBS 81379First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Greece | CBS CBS 81379First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Greece | CBS CBS 81379First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | US | Columbia PC 34165LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1984 | US | Columbia PC 34165LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1984 | US | Columbia PC 34165LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1984 | US | Columbia PC 34165LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1985 | Japan | CBS/Sony 20AP 3124LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1988 | Europe | CBS 32360 / CBS CBS 32360LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1989 | UK | CBS 32360LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Spain | CBS/Sony CBS 32360LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1998 | Europe | Columbia 32360 / Columbia SVLP 065LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 1998 | Europe | Simply Vinyl SVLP 065LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | US | Columbia PC 34165 / Columbia 88883760941LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2013 | US | Columbia 88883760941LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2014 | Unknown | Music On Vinyl MOVLP977LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2014 | US | Columbia PC 34165 / Columbia 88883760941LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 2014 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP977 / Columbia PC 34165LP, Album, Record Store Day, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Numbered | LP, Album, Record Store Day, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Numbered |
| 2014 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP977 / Columbia PC 34165LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2014 | US | Columbia PC 34165 / Columbia 88883760941LP, Album, Record Store Day, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Numbered | LP, Album, Record Store Day, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Numbered |
| 2017 | Europe | Columbia 88985402731 / Legacy 88985402731LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | US | Capitol Records B0037628-01LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Repress, Stereo |
| 2023 | Europe | Capitol Records 00602455248671LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Repress |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Columbia PC 34165 / Columbia XPC 34165LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | Columbia WPC 34165 / Columbia PC 34165LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Europe | CBS 32360 / CBS CBS 32360LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Europe | CBS CBS 81379LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | Europe | CBS 32360 / CBS CBS 32360LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Greece | CBS CBS 32360LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Greece | CBS CBS 32360 / CBS 32360LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Taiwan | First Record FL-2772LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
| ? | UK | CBS 81379 / CBS S 81379LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Columbia JC 34165 / Columbia PC 34165LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
| ? | US | Columbia JC 34165 / Columbia 34165LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Columbia PC 34165LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | US | Columbia JC 34165 / Columbia PC 34165LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Columbia JC 34165LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Columbia JC 34165 / Columbia 34165LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
94 vinyl pressings of "Rocks" are listed here, from 21 countries, released between 1976 and 2023.
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in US, UK, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is Columbia PC 34165, released May 3, 1976.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PC 34165, JC 34165, PCQ 34165, 81379) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AL-34165-1B STERLING P and BL-34165-1B STERLING P. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
