UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 82965
- Format
- LP, Album
CrawlerSnake, Rattle And Roll
Vinyl pressings
Snake, Rattle And Roll
by Crawler · 1978
14 pressings11 countriesBlues RockHard RockRock
Snake, Rattle And Roll was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Snake, Rattle And Roll
13 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 10 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- Epic JE 35482
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AL-35482 • 1C FAB STERLING PSide A / etched, exc. STERLING and P - variant 1
BL-35482-1A STERLING PSide B / etched, exc. STERLING and P - variant 1
AL-35482-1A FAB STERLING E 7 P 1̵-̵ TSide A / etched, exc. STERLING E and P - variant 2
BL-35482-1A STERLING P 1̵-̵ TSide B / etched, exc. STERLING and P - variant 2
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Epic JE 35482
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AL-35482-1A FAB STERLING DRunout Side A
BL-35482-1A STERLINGRunout Side B
AL 35482Label Side A
BL 35482Label Side B
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Epic JE 35482
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
AL-35482-1A FAB 1TSide A Etched
STERLING E PSide A Stamped
BL-35482-1D T1Side B Etched
STERLING D CSide B Stamped
Canada
September 1978- Label and catalog number
- Epic PE 35482Epic 35482
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AL 35482 1A 2DSide A runout, variant 1
BL 35482-1C-2HZ:Side B runout, variant 1
AL 35482 · 1A · 2D 0Side A runout, variant 2
BL-35482-1C-2HZ: 0Side B runout, variant 2
Australia
1978- Label and catalog number
- Epic ELPS 3939
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | Epic ELPS 3939First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Europe | Epic EPC 82965First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Greece | Epic EPC 82965First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Japan | Epic 25.3P-23First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Japan | Epic 25.3P-23First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Netherlands | Epic EPC82965First yearLP | LP |
| 1978 | New Zealand | Epic ELPS 3939First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | South Africa | Epic KSF 2191First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | UK | Epic EPC 82965First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Epic JE 35482First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | Epic JE 35482First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | Epic JE 35482First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Canada | Epic PE 35482 / Epic 35482First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Yugoslavia | Suzy EPC 82965 / Epic EPC 82965LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Sail On3:59
- A2Disc Heroes3:17
- A3How Will You Break My Heart3:47
- A4Muddy Water4:07
- A5First Class Operator3:20
- B1Where Is The Money?4:18
- B2Hold On1:44
- B3Midnight Blues4:18
- B4Liar3:42
- B5One Way Street4:46
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Snake, Rattle And Roll are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Snake, Rattle And Roll are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1978 and 1979.
When was Snake, Rattle And Roll first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in UK, US, Canada, Australia and more. One of them is Epic EPC 82965.
How do I tell if my copy of Snake, Rattle And Roll is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EPC 82965, JE 35482, PE 35482, ELPS 3939) 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 Snake, 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.
