US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Chess LP 1448Chess LP-1448
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Sheldon
- Runout / matrix
LP-10,198P.P. SheldonRunout side A, etched
LP-10, 199P.P. SheldonRunout side B, etched
U-10198Label side A
U-10199Label side B
Vinyl pressings
Rockin' At The Hops
by Chuck Berry · 1960
29 pressings10 countriesRock & RollRock
Rockin' At The Hops was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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 Rockin' At The Hops
5 pressings came out in 1960, the album's first year. 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
1960- Label and catalog number
- Chess LP 1448Chess LP-1448
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
LP 1448 Side 1 10198Side 1 Runout - Etched
LP 1448 Side 2 10199Side 2 Runout - Etched
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Chess LP 1448
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Sheldon
- Runout / matrix
LP-10,198P.P. △2901 Sheldon (stamped)Side 1 Runout - Etched
LP-10,199P.P. Sheldon (stamped)Side 2 Runout - Etched
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Chess LP 1448Chess 1448
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
LP-10,198P.P. SheldonRunout side A
LP-10, 199. P.P. SheldonRunout side B
U-10198Label side A
U-10199Label side B
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Chess LP 1448
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 29 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | US | Chess LP 1448LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1960 | US | Chess LP 1448 / Chess LP-1448First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Chess LP 1448First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1960 | US | Chess LP 1448 / Chess LP-1448First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Chess LP 1448First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Chess LP 1448 / Chess 1448First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Netherlands | Chess PAR 031LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | US | Chess 9124 218LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
| 1978 | France | Chess 9124 218LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1978 | Scandinavia | Chess 9124 218LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1980s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | France | Vogue 515033 / Chess 515033LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1985 | Japan | Chess LP 1448 / P-Vine Special PLP-850LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1987 | Finland | Chess Chess-LP 113LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1987 | Italy | Green Line Records GCH 8041 / Chess GCH 8041LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1987 | US | Chess CH-9259LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1987 | US | Chess CH-9259LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1989 | Spain | Zafiro 30112367LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2010s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Spain | WaxTime 771890LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2014 | UK | Vip Vop VIPVOP009LP, Album, CD, CD-ROM, Album | LP, Album, CD, CD-ROM, Album |
| 2018 | Europe | WaxTime In Color 950649LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | Europe | WaxTime 771890LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2019 | Europe | Pan Am Records 9152309LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Chess LP 1448 / Chess LPS-1448LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | Vogue 515033 / Chess 515033LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | France | Vogue 515033 / Chess 515033LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | France | Chess 9124 218LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Chess LP 1448 / Chess LPS-1448LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Chess LP 1448 / Chess LP-1448LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Chess LP 1448 / Chess LPS-1448LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Bye Bye Johnny2:05
- A2Worried Life Blues2:10
- A3Down The Road A Piece2:14
- A4Confessin' The Blues2:08
- A5Too Pooped To Pop2:25
- A6Mad Lad2:20
- B1I Got To Find My Baby2:14
- B2Betty Jean2:30
- B3Childhood Sweetheart2:35
- B4Broken Arrow2:25
- B5Driftin' Blues2:18
- B6Let It Rock2:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rockin' At The Hops are there?
29 vinyl pressings of Rockin' At The Hops are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1960 and 2019.
When was Rockin' At The Hops first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US. One of them is Chess LP 1448.
How do I tell if my copy of Rockin' At The Hops is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LP 1448) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LP-10,198P.P. Sheldon and LP-10, 199P.P. Sheldon. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rockin' At The Hops 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.
