US
May 23, 1955- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 5560
- Format
- LP, 10", Album, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
MG4017T4runout side A stamped
MG4018T3runout side B stamped
MG 4017label side A
MG 4018label side B
Vinyl pressings
Rock Around The Clock
by Bill Haley And His Comets · 1955
104 pressings25 countriesRock & RollRock
Rock Around The Clock 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 Around The Clock
14 pressings came out in 1955, the album's first year, in 4 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.
US
December 19, 1955- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 8225
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Richmond Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MG4426T2 1PSide A stamped
MG4427T1 1PSide B stamped
(MG 4426)A label
(MG 4427)◈B label
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 8225
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Gloversville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MG4426T3 1PRunout A stamped variant 1
MG4427T4 1PRunout B stamped variant 1
MG4427T5 1PRunout B stamped variant 2
MG4427T2 1PRunout B stamped variant 2
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 8225
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Richmond Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MG 4426T1 1PRunout A side
MG 4427T2 1PRunout B side
MG 4426Label A
(MG 4427)◈Label B
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 8225
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation, Styrene, Mono · Center-Justified Labels, Richmond Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MG4426T1 1PSide A - stamped
MG4427T2 1PSide B - stamped
MG 4426Label A
MG 4427◈Label B
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 8225
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation, Styrene, Mono · Label Text Centered-No Parentheses
- Runout / matrix
MG4426T1 1PSide A - stamped
MG4427T2 1PSide B - stamped
MG 4426Label A
MG 4427◈Label B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 104 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s32 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Brazil | Decca SLP-7001First yearLP, 10", Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | Brazil | Decca SLP-7001First yearLP, 10", Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | Canada | Decca DL 8225First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1955 | Canada | Decca DL 8225First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | Italy | Fonit DL 8225First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1955 | US | Decca DL 8225First yearLP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | US | Decca DL 8225First yearLP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | US | Decca DL 8225First yearLP, Album, Compilation, Styrene, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Compilation, Styrene, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | US | Decca DL 8225First yearLP, Album, Compilation, Styrene, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Compilation, Styrene, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | Canada | Decca DL 5560First yearLP, 10", Album, Compilation | LP, 10", Album, Compilation |
| 1955 | US | Decca DL 5560First yearLP, 10", Album, Compilation | LP, 10", Album, Compilation |
| 1955 | US | Decca DL 8225First yearLP, Album, Compilation, Misprint, Styrene, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Compilation, Misprint, Styrene, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | US | Decca DL 8225First yearLP, Album, Compilation, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Compilation, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1955 | US | Decca DL 8225First yearLP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | Argentina | Decca LTM 8355 / Decca LTM-8355LP, 10", Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
1960s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | US | Decca DL 78225LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1960 | US | Decca DL 8225LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Decca DL 78225LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1961 | UK | Ace Of Hearts AH 13LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | UK | Ace Of Hearts AH 13LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Chile | Decca LTC-37907LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1966 | Colombia | Decca DL 5560LP, 10" | LP, 10" |
| 1966 | Colombia | Decca DL 8225LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1966 | France | Ace Of Hearts AH13LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1967 | Canada | Decca DL 7-8225 / Decca DL 78225LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1967 | France | Ace Of Hearts AH 0013LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1967 | France | Ace Of Hearts AH 0013LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1967 | Italy | Ace Of Hearts AHI 13 / Ace Of Hearts AH-I 13LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | US | Decca DL 78225LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1968 | UK | Ace Of Hearts AH 13LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1970s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Spain | Coral S-21.219LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1970 | UK | Coral CP 55 / Coral COP 1302LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | Australia | MCA Records MAP/S 1302LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | Australia | MCA Records MAP/S 1302LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1971 | France | MCA Records MAP/S 1302LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1971 | US | Decca DL 78225LP, Album, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1971 | US | Decca DL 78225LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1973 | Spain | Orlador 53.447 / Universal 53.447LP, Album, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition | LP, Album, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition |
| 1973 | UK | MCA Coral CP 55 / Coral CP 55LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1974 | Scandinavia | MCA Coral COPS 7545LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1974 | Switzerland | MCA Coral CDL 8017LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1974 | UK | MCA Coral CDL8017 / MCA Coral 0C 054 ◦ 95799LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1974 | Venezuela | MCA Records MAPS-6002LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1976 | Japan | MCA Records VIM-4001 / MCA Records MG-4426LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1978 | Portugal | MCA Records 6 328 863 / MCA Coral 6328863LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Japan | MCA Records VIL-4001LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1982 | Europe | MCA Records 204 541LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1982 | France | MCA Records 204 541LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1982 | US | AEI Records AEI 3106LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1985 | Japan | MCA Records P-6208LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | France | Brunswick 980 775 - 1 / Universal Catalogue 980 775 - 1LP, Album, Compilation, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered | LP, Album, Compilation, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered |
| 2009 | Europe | Doxy DOY613LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Europe | DOL DOS667HLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2016 | Europe | Vinyl Lovers 6785435LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2018 | Unknown | Jacaré SLP-7001LP, 10", Compilation, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, 10", Compilation, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Germany | Bear Family Records BAF 11038LP, 10", Album, Compilation, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, 10", Album, Compilation, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown31 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | MCA Records MAP/S 1302LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Australia | Festival Records SDL-931,327 / Festival Records DL-31,327LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Australia | MCA Records MAPS-1302LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Australia | Festival Records FL-31,327LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Australia | MCA Records MAP/S 1302LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Decca DL 7-8225 / Decca DL 78225LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Decca DL 78225LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Decca DL 7-8225 / Decca DL 78225LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | Brunswick 86 044LP, 10", Album, Compilation, Reissue | LP, 10", Album, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Brunswick 86 044 LPBLP, 10" | LP, 10" |
| ? | Israel | Arton Records AN 67-69LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Italy | Fonit DL 8225LP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| ? | Japan | Decca SDL-3019LP, 10", Compilation, Stereo | LP, 10", Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | New Zealand | MCA Records ASTLP 2026 / Astor ASTLP 2026LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | New Zealand | Festival Records SFL-931.327LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1(We're Gonna) Rock Around The Clock
- A2Shake, Rattle And Roll
- A3A.B.C. Boogie
- A4Thirteen Women (And Only One Man In Town)
- A5Razzle-Dazzle
- A6Two Hound Dogs
- B1Dim, Dim The Lights (I Want Some Atmosphere)
- B2Happy Baby
- B3Birth Of The Boogie
- B4Mambo Rock
- B5Burn That Candle
- B6Rock-A-Beatin' Boogie
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rock Around The Clock are there?
104 vinyl pressings of Rock Around The Clock are listed here, from 25 countries, released between 1955 and 2022.
When was Rock Around The Clock first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in US, Canada, Brazil, Italy. One of them is Decca DL 5560, released May 23, 1955.
How do I tell if my copy of Rock Around The Clock is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DL 5560, DL 8225, SLP-7001) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MG4017T4 and MG4018T3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rock Around The Clock 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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Thirteen Women / (We're Gonna) Rock Around The Clock
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