Vinyl pressings
by Bob Seger And The Silver Bullet Band · 1986
Like A Rock was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
26 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 13 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.
S45-B-1-5592-99750 F-3 I -2 WallyRunout, Side A, Etched, Variant 1
S45-B-2-5592 - 99751 F-3 WallyRunout, Side B, Etched, Variant 1
S45-B-1-5592-99750 F-3 I -2 WallyRunout, Side A, Etched, Variant 2
S45-B-2-5592 - 99751 F-3 1 - 2 WallyRunout, Side B, Etched, Variant 2
S45-B-1-5592-99750 F-2 WallySide A Etched
S45-B-2-5592-99751 F-2 WallySide B Etched
MASTERED BY CAPITOL [SRC Logo]Both Sides Stamped
99750ASide A Label
SPRO-1-9705-99750-A F-1 SRC 1-1 MASTERED BY CAPITOL WallyA-Side Runout
SPRO-2-9706-99750 F-1 1-1 MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wally SRCB-Side Runout
99750AA-Side Label
99750B-Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australia | Capitol Records ED 207First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-1767First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Canada | Capitol Records B-5592First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Canada | Capitol Records SPRO 297First year7", Promo, Single · Promo | 7", Promo, Single · Promo |
| 1986 | Europe | Capitol Records 1CK 060 20 1282 6First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Europe | Capitol Records 1A 006-20 1265 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | Capitol Records 1C 006 20 1265 7 / Capitol Records 1C 006- 20 1265 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | France | Capitol Records 2012937First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Italy | Capitol Records 06 2012657First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | New Zealand | Capitol Records F 5592First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Philippines | Capitol Records CAP-45-718First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Portugal | Capitol Records B-5592 / Capitol Records 2012937First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | South Africa | Capitol Records JCL 2012657First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1986 | Spain | Capitol Records 006-2012657First year7", Promo, Single · Promo | 7", Promo, Single · Promo |
| 1986 | Spain | Capitol Records S7-567844First year7", Single | 7", Single |
26 vinyl pressings of Like A Rock are listed here, from 13 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in US, UK, Italy, Japan and more. One of them is Capitol Records B-5592.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use B-5592, S7-56784, 7-PRO-9697, SPRO-9705) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, S45-B-1-5592-99750 F-3 I -2 Wally and S45-B-2-5592 - 99751 F-3 Wally. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
