UK
1955- Label and catalog number
- London Records REF.1031London Records REF.1031
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
EPME-40005-IC BH 1Side A runout
EPME-40006-IC BH 1Side B runout
EPME.40005Side A label
EPME.40006Side B label
Bill Haley And His CometsRock And Roll
Vinyl pressings
Rock And Roll
by Bill Haley And His Comets · 1955
14 pressings5 countriesRock & RollRock
Rock And Roll was first pressed on vinyl in 1955. 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 Rock And Roll
5 pressings came out in 1955, the album's first year, in 2 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
1955- Label and catalog number
- London Records REF.1031London Records REF.1031
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
EPME-40005-IC BH 1Side A runout
EPME-40006-IC BH 1Side B runout
EPME.40005Side A label
EPME.40006Side B label
UK
1955- Label and catalog number
- London Records REF.1031London Records REF.1031
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP · Sleeve Variation
- Runout / matrix
EPME-40005-ICSide A runout
EPME-40006-ICSide B runout
EPME.40005Side A label
EPME.40006Side B label
France
1955- Label and catalog number
- London Records REF. 1031London Records REF 1031
- Format
- 7", EP
France
1955- Label and catalog number
- London Records REF. 1031London Records REF 1031
- Format
- 7", EP · Green labels
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | France | London Records REF. 1031 / London Records REF 1031First year7", EP | 7", EP |
| 1955 | France | London Records REF. 1031 / London Records REF 1031First year7", EP | 7", EP |
| 1955 | UK | London Records REF.1031 / London Records REF.1031First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1955 | UK | London Records REF.1031 / London Records REF.1031First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1955 | UK | London Records REF.1031 / London Records REF.1031First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1956 | Japan | London Records LEB-587", 45 RPM, EP, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Promo · Promo |
| 1956 | South Africa | London Records REF 10317", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1956 | UK | London Records REF 1031 / London Records REF.10317", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1956 | UK | London Records REF 1031 / London Records REF.10317", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1956 | UK | London Records REF 1031 / London Records REF.10317", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1956 | UK | London Records REF 1031 / London Records REF.10317", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1957 | Sweden | London Records RE-F 1031 / London Records REF.10317", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1957 | Sweden | London Records RE-F 1031 / London Records REF.10317", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | London Records REF.10317", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Tracklist
- A1Pat-A-Cake
- A2Fractured
- B1Stop Beatin' Around The Mulberry Bush
- B2Dance With A Dolly
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rock And Roll are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Rock And Roll are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1955 and 1957.
When was Rock And Roll first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in UK, France. One of them is London Records REF.1031.
How do I tell if my copy of Rock And Roll is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use REF.1031, REF. 1031) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EPME-40005-IC BH 1 and EPME-40006-IC BH 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rock And Roll 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.
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