US
January 23, 1957- Label and catalog number
- Sun 260
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
U-233A side runout etched
U-234B side runout etched
Billy Lee Riley And The Little Green MenFlyin' Saucers Rock & Roll
Vinyl pressings
Flyin' Saucers Rock & Roll
by Billy Lee Riley And The Little Green Men · 1957
12 pressings3 countriesRock & RollRock
Flyin' Saucers Rock & Roll was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 Flyin' Saucers Rock & Roll
5 pressings came out in 1957, 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
1957- Label and catalog number
- Sun 260
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · MSI Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45-U-233 [OƆ IƧM]A side runout
45-U-234 [OƆ IƧM]B side runout
U-233A side label
U-234B side label
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Sun 260
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Sun 260
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Advance, Mini-Album, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-U-233 Δ13178
45-U-234 Δ13180
Canada
1957- Label and catalog number
- Quality K1604
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45-U-233
45-U-234
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Canada | Quality K1604First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1957 | US | Sun 260First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1957 | US | Sun 260First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1957 | US | Sun 260First year7", 45 RPM, Advance, Mini-Album, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Advance, Mini-Album, Single |
| 1957 | US | Sun 260First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | US | Sun SUN 727", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1976 | US | Sun SUN-727", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | UK | Sun 2607", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | UK | Sun 2607", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- AFlyin' Saucers Rock & Roll
- BI Want You Baby
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Flyin' Saucers Rock & Roll are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Flyin' Saucers Rock & Roll are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1957 and 2015.
When was Flyin' Saucers Rock & Roll first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US, Canada. One of them is Sun 260, released January 23, 1957.
How do I tell if my copy of Flyin' Saucers Rock & Roll is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 260, K1604) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, U-233 and U-234. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Flyin' Saucers Rock & 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.