Sweden
1956- Label and catalog number
- Decca BME 9260
- Format
- 45 RPM, EP, 7"
- Runout / matrix
BFF-101-1CRunout side A
BFF-115-1CRunout side B
BFF 101Label side A
BFF 115Label side B
Bill Haley And His CometsThe Saints Rock 'N Roll
Vinyl pressings
The Saints Rock 'N Roll
by Bill Haley And His Comets · 1956
15 pressings4 countriesRock & RollRock
The Saints Rock 'N Roll was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. 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 The Saints Rock 'N Roll
9 pressings came out in 1956, 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.
Sweden
1956- Label and catalog number
- Decca BME 9260
- Format
- 45 RPM, EP, 7"
- Runout / matrix
BFF-101-2CRunout side A
BFF-115-1CRunout side B
BFF.101Label side A
BFF.115Label side B
Sweden
1956- Label and catalog number
- Decca BME 9260
- Format
- 45 RPM, EP, 7"
- Runout / matrix
BFF-101-1CSide 1
BFF-115-1CSide 2
Sweden
1956- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick BME 9260Decca BME 9260
- Format
- 45 RPM, EP, 7"
- Runout / matrix
BFF-101-1C 42 CASide A runout, stamped
BFF-115-1C 32 CASide B runout, stamped
Sweden
1956- Label and catalog number
- Decca BME 9260
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
BFF-101-1CRunout side A
BFF-115-1CRunout side B
BFF.101Label side A
BFF.115Label side B
Denmark
1956- Label and catalog number
- Decca BME 9302
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Denmark | Decca BME 9302First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1956 | Spain | Columbia ECGE 70434First year7", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1956 | Spain | Columbia ECGE 70434First year7", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1956 | Spain | Columbia ECGE 70434First year7", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1956 | Sweden | Decca BME 9260First year45 RPM, EP, 7" | 45 RPM, EP, 7" |
| 1956 | Sweden | Decca BME 9260First year45 RPM, EP, 7" | 45 RPM, EP, 7" |
| 1956 | Sweden | Decca BME 9260First year45 RPM, EP, 7" | 45 RPM, EP, 7" |
| 1956 | Sweden | Brunswick BME 9260 / Decca BME 9260First year45 RPM, EP, 7" | 45 RPM, EP, 7" |
| 1956 | Sweden | Decca BME 9260First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Sweden | Brunswick BME 9260 / Decca BME 92607", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1968 | Sweden | Brunswick BME 92607", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Chile | Decca 550097", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Chile | Decca 5500945 RPM, EP, 7" | 45 RPM, EP, 7" |
| ? | Spain | Columbia ECGE 704347", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| ? | Spain | Columbia ECGE 704347", EP | 7", EP |
Tracklist
- A1R - O - C - K
- A2See You Later, Alligator
- B1The Saint's Rock'N Roll
- B2The Paper Boy
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Saints Rock 'N Roll are there?
15 vinyl pressings of The Saints Rock 'N Roll are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1956 and 1968.
When was The Saints Rock 'N Roll first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in Sweden, Denmark, Spain. One of them is Decca BME 9260.
How do I tell if my copy of The Saints Rock 'N Roll is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BME 9260, BME 9302, ECGE 70434) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BFF-101-1C and BFF-115-1C. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Saints 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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