US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Family Records FAM. 10001
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
F10001-AD DISCOSides A/B - Runout Etching
East CoastThe Rock
Vinyl pressings
The Rock
by East Coast · 1978
14 pressings3 countriesDiscoFunkRhythm & BluesElectronic
The Rock 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 The Rock
14 pressings came out in 1978, 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- Family Records FAM. 10001
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
F 10001-A-RE FW [apple]Runout side A
F 10001-B-RE FW [apple]Runout side B
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- RSO RSS 301
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · 73
- Runout / matrix
TI RSS 301AS - F̶W̶-̶C̶J̶ CT2 FWC5A side runout etched
TI RSS 301AS- F̶W̶-̶C̶J̶ CT2 FWC5B side runout etched
RSS 301 ASA side label
RSS 301 ASB side label
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- RSO RS 922
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- RSO RS 922
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- RSO RSS 301
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · 73
- Runout / matrix
T1 RSS.30/AS- F̶W̶ ̶C̶J̶ CT2 FW CJRunout A Side Etched & Cross out
T1 RSS.30/AS- F̶W̶ ̶C̶J̶ CT2 FW CJRunout B Side Etched & Cross out
RSS 301 ASBoth Sides
2141 079Intl. #
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 | RSO 2090 346First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Australia | RSO 2141079First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Italy | RSO 2141 079First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | US | RSO RSS 301First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | Family Records FAM. 10001First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | US | Family Records FAM. 10001First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | US | RSO RSS 301First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1978 | US | RSO RS 922First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | US | RSO RS 922First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | US | RSO RS 922First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1978 | US | Family Records FAM. 10001First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | RSO RSS 301First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | Family Records FAM. 10001First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | RSO RSS 301First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AThe Rock7:00
- BThe Rock7:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Rock are there?
14 vinyl pressings of The Rock are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was The Rock first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, Australia, Italy. One of them is Family Records FAM. 10001.
How do I tell if my copy of The Rock is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FAM. 10001, RSS 301, RS 922, 2090 346) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, F10001-AD DISCO. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Rock 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.