US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Chess CH 2136
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CH 2227 E STERLINGA-side runout
CH 2230 X 11-9-72 STERLING ɅB-side runout
CH 2227-EA-side label
CH 2230B-side label
Chuck BerryReelin' And Rockin' / Let's Boogie
Vinyl pressings
Reelin' And Rockin' / Let's Boogie
by Chuck Berry · 1972
12 pressings6 countriesRock & RollRock
Reelin' And Rockin' / Let's Boogie was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Reelin' And Rockin' / Let's Boogie
12 pressings came out in 1972, 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.
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Chess CH 2136
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45-CH 2227 E-Z-5• ! ✲ STERLINGA Side Etching, [STERLING] stamped
45-CH 2230-2-5• 3 ✲ STERLINGB Side Etching, [STERLING] stamped
CH 2237-EA Side Label
CH 2230B Side Label
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Chess CH 2136
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CH 2227 ESide A Runout Etched
CH 2230Side B Runout Etched
CH 2227-ELabel Side A
CH 2230Label Side B
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Chess CH 2136
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
CH 2227 ESide A Runout Etched
CH 2230Side B Runout Etched
CH 2227-ELabel Side A
CH 2230Label Side B
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Chess CH 2136
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T 1 CH2227 E-1 STERLINGSide A etched, exc. “STERLING” stamped
T CH2230-1 STERLINGSide B etched, exc. “STERLING” stamped
CH 2227-ESide A label
CH 2230Side B label
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Chess CH-2136
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
(CH 2227-E)A Label
(CH 2230)B Label
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.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Australia | Chess CH107First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Canada | Chess 1033-2136First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1972 | Japan | Chess JET-2163First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | Japan | Chess JET-2163First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Netherlands | Chess CH 2160First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Scandinavia | Chess AR-50.009First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Chess CH 2136First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Chess CH-2136First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | US | Chess CH 2136First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | US | Chess CH 2136First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | US | Chess CH 2136First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1972 | US | Chess CH 2136First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AReelin' And Rockin'4:16
- BLet's Boogie3:13
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Reelin' And Rockin' / Let's Boogie are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Reelin' And Rockin' / Let's Boogie are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Reelin' And Rockin' / Let's Boogie first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US, Australia, Canada, Japan and more. One of them is Chess CH 2136.
How do I tell if my copy of Reelin' And Rockin' / Let's Boogie is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CH 2136, CH-2136, CH107, 1033-2136) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CH 2227 E STERLING and CH 2230 X 11-9-72 STERLING Ʌ. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Reelin' And Rockin' / Let's Boogie 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.
