US
June 7, 1958- Label and catalog number
- Chess 1709
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Mono
- Runout / matrix
(Label side A): U-9073
(Label side B): U-9071
Chuck BerrySweet Little Rock And Roll / Joe Joe Gun
Vinyl pressings
Sweet Little Rock And Roll / Joe Joe Gun
by Chuck Berry · 1958
15 pressings4 countriesRock & RollRock
Sweet Little Rock And Roll / Joe Joe Gun was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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 Sweet Little Rock And Roll / Joe Joe Gun
11 pressings came out in 1958, the album's first year, in 3 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
1958- Label and catalog number
- Chess 1709
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Mono
- Runout / matrix
45 • 9073 4 △ 25388Side A etched
45 • 9071 4 △ 25386Side B etched
U-9073Label side A
U-9071Label side B
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Chess 1709
- Format
- 10", 78 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
U-9073Label side A
U-9071Label side B
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Chess 1709
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-9073 4A-side runout, etched
45-9071 4B-side runout, etched
U-9073A-side label
U-9071B-side label
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Chess 1709
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
U-9073Label A Side
U-9071Label B Side
45-9073A Side Etching
45-9071B Side Etching
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Chess 1709
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
Sheldon 45-9073 4A-side runout etching
Sheldon 45-9071 4B-side runout etching
U-9073A-side label
U-9071B-side label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Canada | Quality K1808First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Canada | Quality 1808First year10", 78 RPM, Single | 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | UK | London Records 45-HLM 8767First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1958 | UK | London Records 45-HL-M 8767First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | UK | London American Recordings HLM 8767 / London American Recordings HLM 8767First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1958 | US | Chess 1709First year7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Chess 1709First year10", 78 RPM, Single | 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | US | Chess 1709First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | US | Chess 1709First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1958 | US | Chess 1709First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Chess 1709First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Mono · Mono | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | Netherlands | London American Recordings FL 18137", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Quality K18087", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | UK | London Records 45-HLM 87677", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| ? | UK | London Records 45-HLM 87677", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ASweet Little Rock And Roll2:39
- BJoe Joe Gun2:49
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sweet Little Rock And Roll / Joe Joe Gun are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Sweet Little Rock And Roll / Joe Joe Gun are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1958 and 1959.
When was Sweet Little Rock And Roll / Joe Joe Gun first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is Chess 1709, released June 7, 1958.
How do I tell if my copy of Sweet Little Rock And Roll / Joe Joe Gun is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1709, 45-HLM 8767, 45-HL-M 8767, HLM 8767) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, (Label side A): U-9073 and (Label side B): U-9071. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sweet Little Rock And Roll / Joe Joe Gun 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.
