US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Groove Merchant GM 528
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
GM-528-A 1 Bell SoundSide A etched/stamped
GM-528-B 1 Bell SoundSide B etched/stamped
Buddy RichThe Roar Of '74
Vinyl pressings
The Roar Of '74
by Buddy Rich · 1974
14 pressings7 countriesBig BandContemporary JazzPost BopJazz
The Roar Of '74 was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Roar Of '74
8 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 5 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- Groove Merchant GM 528
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Sonic Pressing
- Runout / matrix
GM-528A [¹ above ...] Bell Sound sƒ SONSide A etched, Bell Sound stamped
GM 528B [¹ above ...] Bell Sound sƒ SONSide B etched, Bell Sound stamped
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Groove Merchant GM 528
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Groove Merchant GM 528
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
GM-528A...1 Bell Sound sf S̶O̶N̶A-Side Runout
GM-528B...1 Bell Sound sf XG S̶O̶N̶B-Side Runout
GM 528-AA-Side Label
GM 528-BB-Side Label
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Mooncrest CREST 7
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1974- Label and catalog number
- Groove Merchant GM 528
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Canada | Groove Merchant GM 528First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | France | Vogue LDM 30269First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Germany | Groove Merchant GM 528First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | UK | Mooncrest CREST 7First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Groove Merchant GM 528First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | Groove Merchant GM 528First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | Groove Merchant GM 528First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | Groove Merchant GM 528First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Italy | Europa Jazz EJ-1048LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1982 | Italy | Curcio GJ-88LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1982 | Spain | Sarpe GJ-88LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | US | Groove Merchant GM 24103LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Canada | Unidisc GMLP-528LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Groove Merchant GM 528LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Nuttville4:47
- A2Kilimanjaro Cookout6:14
- A3Big Mac5:44
- A4Backwoods Sideman4:29
- B1Time Check3:45
- B2Prelude To A Kiss3:32
- B3Waltz Of The Mushroom Hunters7:16
- B4Senator Sam4:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Roar Of '74 are there?
14 vinyl pressings of The Roar Of '74 are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1974 and 2024.
When was The Roar Of '74 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, UK, Canada, France and more. One of them is Groove Merchant GM 528.
How do I tell if my copy of The Roar Of '74 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GM 528, CREST 7, LDM 30269) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, GM-528-A 1 Bell Sound and GM-528-B 1 Bell Sound. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Roar Of '74 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.
