US
1956- Label and catalog number
- ABC-Paramount 45-9698
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
·45· 278 3Runout A
·45· 277 3Runout B
AMP 45-278Label A
AMP 45-277Label B
Cornell GunterShe Loves To Rock / In Self Defense
Vinyl pressings
She Loves To Rock / In Self Defense
by Cornell Gunter · 1956
10 pressings3 countriesRhythm & BluesRockFunk / Soul
She Loves To Rock / In Self Defense was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. 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 She Loves To Rock / In Self Defense
9 pressings came out in 1956, 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
1956- Label and catalog number
- ABC-Paramount 9698
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
278-NISide A Runout Etched
277-NISide B Runout Etched
AMP 78-278Side A Label
AMP 78-277Side B Label
US
1956- Label and catalog number
- ABC-Paramount 9698
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
AMP 45-278Label Side A
AMP 45-277Label Side B
US
1956- Label and catalog number
- ABC-Paramount 9698
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
278-NIRunout, Side A, etched
AMP CRunout, Side A, stamped
277-NIRunout, Side B, etched
AMP DRunout, Side B, stamped
US
1956- Label and catalog number
- ABC-Paramount 45-9698
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1956- Label and catalog number
- ABC-Paramount 45-9698
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
AMP 45-278Label A
AMP 45-277Label B
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.
1950s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Australia | W & G WG-SPN 270First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | Australia | W & G WG-SPN 270First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | Canada | Sparton 264RFirst yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1956 | US | ABC-Paramount 45-9698First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | US | ABC-Paramount 9698First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1956 | US | ABC-Paramount 9698First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | US | ABC-Paramount 45-9698First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1956 | US | ABC-Paramount 9698First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1956 | US | ABC-Paramount 45-9698First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | ABC-Paramount 45-96987", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AShe Loves To Rock2:20
- BIn Self Defense2:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of She Loves To Rock / In Self Defense are there?
10 vinyl pressings of She Loves To Rock / In Self Defense are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was She Loves To Rock / In Self Defense first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in US, Australia, Canada. One of them is ABC-Paramount 45-9698.
How do I tell if my copy of She Loves To Rock / In Self Defense is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-9698, 9698, WG-SPN 270, 264R) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ·45· 278 3 and ·45· 277 3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is She Loves To Rock / In Self Defense 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.