Netherlands
1977- Label and catalog number
- Chess 9283 020
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
*127* AA 9283 020 1Y1 670 1, 14 03
*127* AA 9283 020 2Y1 670 1, 13 03
Chuck BerryMotorvatin'
Vinyl pressings
Motorvatin'
by Chuck Berry · 1977
10 pressings6 countriesRock & RollRock
Motorvatin' was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Motorvatin'
9 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 6 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.
Country unknown
1977- Label and catalog number
- Chess 9286 690
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
9286690 2[scratched out, unknown symbol]//[upsidedown triangle]420 04 1Side 1 stamped
9286690 1[scratched out,unknown symbol]//1[upsidedown triangle]420 1 6 RCSide 2 stamped excpet "RC" etched
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Chess 9283 020
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
127 AA 9283020 2Y1 670Runout Side B
127 AA 9283020 1Y1 670Runout Side A
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Chess 9286 690
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
9286690 2̶ 1 Y // 2 ∇ 420 04Side A runout
9286690 2 Y // 1 ∇ 420 04Side B runout
Ireland
1977- Label and catalog number
- Chess 9286 690
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Ireland
1977- Label and catalog number
- Chess 9286 690
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Unknown | Chess 9286 690First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | Ireland | Chess 9286 690First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | Ireland | Chess 9286 690First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | Israel | Epic EPC 82060First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Chess 9283 020First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Chess 9283 020LP, Compilation, Test Pressing, White Label, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Compilation, Test Pressing, White Label, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1977 | New Zealand | Chess 9124 204First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1977 | Spain | Philips 66 41 660First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | UK | Chess 9283 020First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1977 | UK | Chess 9286 690First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Johnny B Goode
- A2Roll Over Beethoven
- A3School Days
- A4Maybellene
- A5Rock And Roll Music
- A6Oh Baby Doll
- A7Too Much Monkey Business
- A8Carol
- A9Let It Rock
- A10Sweet Little Rock And Roller
- A11Bye Bye Johnny
- B1Reelin' And Rockin'
- B2No Particular Place To Go
- B3Thirty Days
- B4Sweet Little Sixteen
- B5Little Queenie
- B6Memphis
- B7You Never Can Tell
- B8Brown Eyed Handsome Man
- B9Nadine
- B10The Promised Land
- B11Back In The USA
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Motorvatin' are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Motorvatin' are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Motorvatin' first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Netherlands, UK, Ireland, Israel and more. One of them is Chess 9283 020.
How do I tell if my copy of Motorvatin' is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 9283 020, 9286 690, EPC 82060, 9124 204) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, *127* AA 9283 020 1Y1 670 1, 14 03 and *127* AA 9283 020 2Y1 670 1, 13 03. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Motorvatin' 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.
