US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 8775
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MG 6428T1 1PSide 1, stamped
MG 6429T1 1PSide 2, Stamped
MG 6428T2 2 IISide 1 (Variant 2)
MG 6429T1 '2'PSide 2 (Variant 2)
Bill Haley And His CometsRockin' The Joint
Vinyl pressings
Rockin' The Joint
by Bill Haley And His Comets · 1958
11 pressings7 countriesRock & RollRock
Rockin' The Joint was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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 Rockin' The Joint
7 pressings came out in 1958, 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.
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 8775
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MG 6428T1 1PSide 1, stamped
MG 6429T1 1PSide 2, Stamped
UK
1958- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick LAT 8268
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MG.6428-1B K 1Runout side A
MG.6429-1B K 1Runout side B
MG.6428Label side A
MG.6429Label side B
Australia
1958- Label and catalog number
- Festival Records FL 7170
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MG 6428T1 1P MX4077-02Side 1
MG 6429T1 1P MX4078-01Side 2
Australia & New Zealand
1958- Label and catalog number
- Festival Records fl 7170
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MG 6428T1 1PSide 1, stamped
MG 6429T1 1PSide 2, Stamped
Brazil
1958- Label and catalog number
- Decca SLP-7909
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MG 6428Side 1, stamped
MG 6429Side 2, Stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Australia | Festival Records FL 7170First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Australia & New Zealand | Festival Records fl 7170First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Brazil | Decca SLP-7909First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Canada | Decca DL 8775First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | UK | Brunswick LAT 8268First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Decca DL 8775First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Decca DL 8775First yearLP, Compilation, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Compilation, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | US | Decca DL 8775LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | UK | MCA Records MUP 318LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | France | MCA Records 204 604LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | MCA Records 204 604LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1New Rock The Joint
- A2Move It On Over
- A3How Many?
- A4See You Later, Alligator
- A5The Beak Speaks
- A6Forty Cups Of Coffee
- B1The Saints' Rock And Roll
- B2Sway With Me
- B3It's A Sin
- B4Burn That Candle
- B5Rock Lomond
- B6Rip It Up
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rockin' The Joint are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Rockin' The Joint are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1958 and 1982.
When was Rockin' The Joint first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in US, UK, Australia, Australia & New Zealand and more. One of them is Decca DL 8775.
How do I tell if my copy of Rockin' The Joint is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DL 8775, LAT 8268, FL 7170, fl 7170) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MG 6428T1 1P and MG 6429T1 1P. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rockin' The Joint 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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