UK
March 23, 1973- Label and catalog number
- Epic S EPC 1243
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo · Yellow Labels / Solid Center
- Runout / matrix
EPC 1243 A1 Λ PORKYStamped/etched runout, side A
EPC 1243 B1 3 ΛStamped runout, side B
ArgentGod Gave Rock And Roll To You
Vinyl pressings
God Gave Rock And Roll To You
by Argent · 1973
23 pressings7 countriesClassic RockRock
God Gave Rock And Roll To You was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 God Gave Rock And Roll To You
23 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 7 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.
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- Epic S EPC 1243
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Yellow Labels
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- Epic S EPC 1243
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Orange Labels
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- Epic S EPC 1243
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · 4-Prong Knockout Centre
- Runout / matrix
EPC S 1243 A1 PORKYΛRunout side A
EPC S 1243 B1Runout side B
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- Epic S EPC 1243
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Yellow Labels
- Runout / matrix
EPC S 1243 A1 ⋀ PORKYSide A runout
EPC S 1243 B1 ⋀Side B runout
S EPC 1243 ASide A label
S EPC 1243BSide B label
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- Epic S EPC 1243
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Orange Labels
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s23 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Canada | Epic 5-10972First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | Germany | Epic EPC S 1243 / Epic EPC 1243First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Netherlands | Epic EPC 1243First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | New Zealand | Epic BAC 461449First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Spain | Epic EPC 65475 EFirst year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1973 | Spain | Epic EPC 1243First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | UK | Epic S EPC 1243First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | UK | Epic S EPC 1243First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | UK | Epic S EPC 1243First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | UK | Epic S EPC 1243First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | UK | Epic S EPC 1243First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | US | Epic 5-10972First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1973 | US | Epic 5-10972First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | US | Epic 5-10972First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | US | Epic 5-10972First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AGod Gave Rock And Roll To You3:30
- BChristmas For The Free4:13
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of God Gave Rock And Roll To You are there?
23 vinyl pressings of God Gave Rock And Roll To You are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was God Gave Rock And Roll To You first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in UK, US, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Epic S EPC 1243, released March 23, 1973.
How do I tell if my copy of God Gave Rock And Roll To You is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use S EPC 1243, 5-10972, EPC S 1243, EPC 1243) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EPC 1243 A1 Λ PORKY and EPC 1243 B1 3 Λ. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is God Gave Rock And Roll To You 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.
