France
1976- Label and catalog number
- Charly Records 2445 210
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
[A.R.E.A.C.E.M. logo] 2445-210 A1Side A runout etched, A.R.E.A.C.E.M. stamped
[A.R.E.A.C.E.M. logo] 2445 210 B1Side B runout etched, A.R.E.A.C.E.M. stamped
Crazy Cavan And The Rhythm RockersRockability
Vinyl pressings
Rockability
by Crazy Cavan And The Rhythm Rockers · 1976
15 pressings6 countriesRockabillyRock
Rockability was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Rockability
4 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 4 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.
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- Charly Records CRL 5001
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1976- Label and catalog number
- Charly Records BBS 2518Bellaphon BBS 2518
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BBS 2518-ARunout side A
BBS 2518-BRunout side B
Italy
1976- Label and catalog number
- Charly Records CRL 5001
- 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 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | France | Charly Records 2445 210First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Germany | Charly Records BBS 2518 / Bellaphon BBS 2518First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Italy | Charly Records CRL 5001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | UK | Charly Records CRL 5001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Spain | Charly Records 77-CH 26 (CRL 5001) / Charly Records 77-CH26LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Sweden | Marilla MA-LP 1014 / Charly Records MA-LP 1014LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | UK | Charly Records CRL 5001LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1980 | UK | Charly Records CRL 5001LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1981 | Italy | Oxford OX / 3225LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | UK | Charly Records CRL 5001LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1988 | Spain | Zafiro 30112196 / Charly Records 30112196LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Sweden | Marilla MA-LP 1014LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Charly Records CRL 5001LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Charly Records CRL 5001LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Charly Records CRL 5001LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Get Yourself A Band2:57
- A2Stompin' Shoes2:16
- A3Sweet Baby Jean3:04
- A4Knock Knock2:42
- A5Waiting For My Baby2:52
- A6Feelin' Blue3:25
- B1That What Made Me Cry2:05
- B2Hey Pretty Baby2:46
- B3Sweet Little Pretty Thing3:39
- B4Delores4:11
- B5Nobody Else Like You2:15
- B6Gonna Leave This Town2:33
- B7Get Yourself A Band (Reprise)0:37
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rockability are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Rockability are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1976 and 1988.
When was Rockability first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in France, UK, Germany, Italy. One of them is Charly Records 2445 210.
How do I tell if my copy of Rockability is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2445 210, CRL 5001, BBS 2518) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, [A.R.E.A.C.E.M. logo] 2445-210 A1 and [A.R.E.A.C.E.M. logo] 2445 210 B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rockability 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.
