UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHR 1190
- Format
- Album, LP
Alvin LeeLet It Rock
Vinyl pressings
Let It Rock
by Alvin Lee · 1978
13 pressings9 countriesHard RockRock
Let It Rock 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 Let It Rock
9 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 8 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
- Chrysalis L36660
- Format
- LP, Album
Europe
1978- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis 511190
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
5111 90-A11 37959-1-4 [signature]Etched, Side A
51-1190-B11 37960-1-4 [signature]Etched, Side B
France
1978- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis 6307 644
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CHR 6307 644 1 CIDISSide A Stamped
CHR 6307 644 2 CIDISSide B Stamped
Germany
1978- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis 6307 644
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
10 AA6307644 1Y 320 1 DRunout A-side, stamped
10 AA6307644 2Y 320 1 DRunout B-side, stamped
10 AA6307644 1Y 320 B 1̶ 1Runout A-side, stamped, variant 2
10 AA6307644 2Y 320 1̶ C 1Runout B-side, stamped, variant 2
Greece
1978- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis 6307 644
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CHR 6307 644 A CR (P) 1978 410 584Etched side A
CHR 6307 644 B CR (P) 1978 410 584Etched side B
6307 644 S 1Label side A
6307 644 S 2Label side B
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.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | Chrysalis L36660First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Europe | Chrysalis 511190First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | France | Chrysalis 6307 644First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Germany | Chrysalis 6307 644First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Greece | Chrysalis 6307 644LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1978 | Greece | Chrysalis 6307 644First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Italy | Chrysalis 6307 644First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | Chrysalis WWS-81171First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | UK | Chrysalis CHR 1190First yearAlbum, LP | Album, LP |
| 1978 | UK | Chrysalis CHR 1190LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1978 | Japan | Chrysalis WWS-81171First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | UK | Repertoire Records S52138LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 2016 | UK & Europe | Repertoire Records REP 2301 / Repertoire Records V196LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
Tracklist
- A1Chemicals, Chemistry, Mystery & More3:48
- A2Love The Way You Rock Me3:17
- A3Ain't Nobody5:07
- A4Images Shifting4:41
- A5Little Boy4:44
- B1Downhill Lady Racer3:41
- B2World Is Spinning Faster5:26
- B3Through With Your Lovin'5:00
- B4Time To Meditate3:58
- B5Let It Rock3:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Let It Rock are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Let It Rock are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1978 and 2016.
When was Let It Rock first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in UK, Australia, Europe, France and more. One of them is Chrysalis CHR 1190.
How do I tell if my copy of Let It Rock is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CHR 1190, L36660, 511190, 6307 644) 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 It 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.
