US
December 19, 1955- Label and catalog number
- Decca ED 2322
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
S 2924 2 1A runout, stamped
S 2925 2 1B runout, stamped
S-2924A label
S-2925 ✤B label
Bill Haley And His CometsRock 'N Roll
Vinyl pressings
Rock 'N Roll
by Bill Haley And His Comets · 1955
21 pressings7 countriesRock & RollRockPop
Rock 'N 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 'N Roll
4 pressings came out in 1955, the album's first year, in 3 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
1955- Label and catalog number
- Decca ED 2322
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
S 2924 2 1A runout, stamped
S 2925 2 1B runout, stamped
S-2924A label
S-2925 ✤B label
Canada
December 19, 1955- Label and catalog number
- Decca ED 2322
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
S2924Side A runout stamped
S2925Side B runout stamped
Mexico
December 19, 1955- Label and catalog number
- Decca ED 2322
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
S 2924 2 1A runout, stamped
S 2925 2 1B runout, stamped
S-2924A label
S-2925 ✤B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | US | Decca ED 2322First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1955 | Canada | Decca ED 2322First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1955 | Mexico | Decca ED 2322First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1955 | US | Decca ED 2322First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1956 | Sweden | Decca BME 92147", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1956 | Sweden | Decca ED 2322 / Decca BME 92147", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1956 | UK | Decca BME 92147", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1956 | UK | Decca BME 92147", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1956 | UK | Brunswick OE 92147", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1956 | UK | Brunswick OE 92147", EP, Repress | 7", EP, Repress |
| 1956 | UK | Brunswick OE 9214 / Decca BME 92147", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1956 | UK | Decca BME 9214 / Brunswick OE 92147", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1957 | UK | Decca BME.92147", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1957 | UK | Brunswick OE 92147", EP, Repress | 7", EP, Repress |
| 1957 | UK | Brunswick OE 92147", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Fonit ED.2322 / Decca ED.23227", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | South Africa | Brunswick OE 9214EP, 7" | EP, 7" |
| ? | UK | Decca DEP-767", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | UK | Decca BME.92147", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | UK | Brunswick OE 92147", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | US | Decca ED 23227", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Tracklist
- A1Razzle-Dazzle
- A2Two Hound Dogs
- B1Burn That Candle
- B2Rock-A-Beatin' Boogie
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rock 'N Roll are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Rock 'N Roll are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1955 and 1957.
When was Rock 'N Roll first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in US, Canada, Mexico. One of them is Decca ED 2322, released December 19, 1955.
How do I tell if my copy of Rock 'N Roll is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ED 2322) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, S 2924 2 1 and S 2925 2 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rock 'N 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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