Germany
1975- Label and catalog number
- Bellaphon BF 18316
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
BF-18316-BZ-14478
BF-18316-BZ-1448
Chuck BerryShake, Rattle And Roll / Baby What You Want Me To Do
Vinyl pressings
Shake, Rattle And Roll / Baby What You Want Me To Do
by Chuck Berry · 1975
10 pressings7 countriesRock & RollRock
Shake, Rattle And Roll was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Shake, Rattle And Roll
10 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 7 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- Chess CH 2169
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
CH 3816 STERLING RLRunout A Side
Ԁ CH 3817Runout B Side
CH 3816Label A
CH 3817Label B
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Chess CH 2169
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
CH 3816Label A
CH 3817Label B
CH 3816 STERING RLDeadwax A
CH 3817 STERINGDeadwax B
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Chess CH 2169
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
CH 3816 GRT STERING RLA/ Runout etched, STERLING Stamped
CH 3817 GRTB/ Runout etched
CH 3816A/ Label
CH 3817B/ Label
Australia
1975- Label and catalog number
- Chess CH-109
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Italy
1975- Label and catalog number
- Chess CH 2169
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
S 40 CH 2169◊1N cgd 9 6 75Side A Etched
40 CH 2169◊2N/2 cgd 13 6 75Side B Etched
40 CH 2169-1NSide A Label
40 CH 2169-2NSide B Label
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Australia | Chess CH-109First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Canada | Chess 1033 2169First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Germany | Bellaphon BF 18316First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Italy | Chess CH 2169First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Italy | Chess CH 2169First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Netherlands | Chess CH 2169First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1975 | South Africa | Chess CSS 416First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | US | Chess CH 2169First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | US | Chess CH 2169First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | US | Chess CH 2169First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AShake, Rattle And Roll2:15
- BBaby What You Want Me To Do2:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Shake, Rattle And Roll are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Shake, Rattle And Roll are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Shake, Rattle And Roll first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in Germany, US, Australia, Italy and more. One of them is Bellaphon BF 18316.
How do I tell if my copy of Shake, Rattle And Roll is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BF 18316, CH 2169, CH-109, CSS 416) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BF-18316-BZ-14478 and BF-18316-BZ-1448. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Shake, Rattle And Roll 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.
