Vinyl pressings
by Aretha Franklin · 1987
Rock-A-Lott was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
17 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 6 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.
STERLING A-1 ▷ AD1 9575-SA-Hhm 1Side A [Variant 1]
STERLING A-1 ▷ AD1 9575-SB-Ithm 1Side B [Variant 1]
AD1 9575-SA-HRM 1 STERLING A-1 ᐉRunout side A etched, except Sterling & Hauppauge logo [Variant 2]
AD1 9575-SB.HRM 1 STERLING A-2 ᐉRunout side B etched, except Sterling & Hauppauge logo [Variant 2]
ADI9575 SA ES 2 EMW STERLINGRunout side A etched, except Sterling
ADI9575 SB-ES 1 EMW STERLINGRunout side B etched, except Sterling
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Canada | Arista AD1-9575First year12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1987 | Canada | Arista AS1-9574First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Europe | Arista 609 250First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Europe | Arista 109 170First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Germany | Arista 609 170First year12" | 12" |
| 1987 | UK | Arista 109 170First year7" | 7" |
| 1987 | UK | Arista RIST 20First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | UK | Arista RIS 20First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | UK | Arista RIST 20First year12", Promo, Single · Promo | 12", Promo, Single · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Arista AD1-9575First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1987 | US | Arista AS1-9574First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | US | Arista AD1-9575 / Arista AD1-9575 SAFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Arista AS1-9574First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Arista AS1-9574First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | US | Arista AS1-9574First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
17 vinyl pressings of Rock-A-Lott are listed here, from 6 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in US, UK, Australia & New Zealand, Canada and more. One of them is Arista AD1-9575.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AD1-9575, AS1-9574, 109 170, RIST 20) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, STERLING A-1 ▷ AD1 9575-SA-Hhm 1 and STERLING A-1 ▷ AD1 9575-SB-Ithm 1. 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.
