US
1961- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records E3907
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
The Rock & Roll Story
by Conway Twitty · 1961
19 pressings9 countriesRock & RollRock
The Rock & Roll Story was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 The Rock & Roll Story
9 pressings came out in 1961, 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
1961- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records SE3907
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Brazil
1961- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records MG-671MGM Records MGM-16.036
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1961- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records E3907
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1961- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records 665 202
- Format
- LP, Album
New Zealand
1961- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records MGM-MC 6100MGM Records MGM-MC.6100
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Brazil | MGM Records MG-671 / MGM Records MGM-16.036First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1961 | Canada | MGM Records E3907First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1961 | Germany | MGM Records 665 202First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1961 | Germany | MGM Records 665 202First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1961 | Germany | MGM Records 665 097First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1961 | New Zealand | MGM Records MGM-MC 6100 / MGM Records MGM-MC.6100First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | South Africa | MGM Records MGM-JC 1085First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1961 | US | MGM Records E3907First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1961 | US | MGM Records SE3907First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | Japan | MGM Records SL-5036LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1965 | France | MGM Records MGM 65606LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | UK | MGM Records MGM CS 8100LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | UK | MGM Records MGM C 8100LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | UK | Contour 2870 151 / Contour 2870-151LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1972 | UK | Contour 2870 151 / Contour 2870-151LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Germany | Bear Family Records BAF 1103010", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | MGM Records 662 001LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Germany | MGM Records 665097LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Contour 2870-151 / Contour 2870 151LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Reelin' And A Rockin'
- A2Handy Man
- A3Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On
- A4Splish Splash
- A5Blue Suede Shoes
- A6It's Only Make Believe
- B1Shake Rattle And Roll
- B2Diana
- B3Jailhouse Rock
- B4Treat Me Nice
- B5Great Balls Of Fire
- B6The Girl Can't Help It
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Rock & Roll Story are there?
19 vinyl pressings of The Rock & Roll Story are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1961 and 2021.
When was The Rock & Roll Story first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US, Brazil, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is MGM Records E3907.
How do I tell if my copy of The Rock & Roll Story is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use E3907, SE3907, MG-671, 665 202) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Rock & Roll Story 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.
