US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Decca ED 2168
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
S 2012 3 1Side A runout, stamped
S 2013 1 1Side B runout, stamped
S 2012 3 1Alt. 1 Side A runout, stamped
S 2013 2 1Alt. 1 Side B runout, stamped
Bill Haley And His CometsShake, Rattle And Roll
Vinyl pressings
Shake, Rattle And Roll
by Bill Haley And His Comets · 1954
16 pressings7 countriesRock & RollRock
Shake, Rattle And Roll was first pressed on vinyl in 1954. 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 Shake, Rattle And Roll
4 pressings came out in 1954, 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.
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Decca ED 2168
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
S2012 3 1Scribed in Side A runout
S2013 3 1Scribed in Side B Runout
S-2012Side A Label
S-2013✤Side B Label
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Decca ED 2168
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
S2012 1Scribed in Side A runout
S2013 1Scribed in Side B runout
Canada
1954- Label and catalog number
- Decca ED 2168
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
S-2012 3 1Side A
S-2013 1 1Side B
S-2012Side A Label
S-2013✤Side B Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Canada | Decca ED 2168First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1954 | US | Decca ED 2168First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1954 | US | Decca ED 2168First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1954 | US | Decca ED 2168First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1954 | US | Decca ED 21687", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1954 | US | Decca ED 21687", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1955 | Chile | Decca DIM-E 550017", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | Chile | Decca DIM-E 550017", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | Japan | Decca DEP-557", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1957 | Italy | Fonit ED. 2168 / Fonit ED 21687", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1957 | Italy | Fonit ED. 2168 / Decca ED 21687", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1958 | Italy | Fonit ED 2168 / Fonit ED. 21687", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Chile | Decca DIM 150557", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Colombia | Decca ED-21687", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Mexico | Decca ED 21687", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Mexico | Decca ED 21687", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Tracklist
- A1Shake, Rattle And Roll
- A2A. B. C. Boogie
- B1(We're Gonna) Rock Around The Clock
- B2Thirteen Women (And Only One Man In Town)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Shake, Rattle And Roll are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Shake, Rattle And Roll are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1954 and 1964.
When was Shake, Rattle And Roll first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1954, in US, Canada. One of them is Decca ED 2168.
How do I tell if my copy of Shake, Rattle And Roll is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ED 2168) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, S 2012 3 1 and S 2013 1 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Shake, Rattle 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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