UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- Elektra K 12235
- Format
- 7"
Eddie RabbittRocky Mountain Music
Vinyl pressings
Rocky Mountain Music
by Eddie Rabbitt · 1976
11 pressings5 countriesFolkWorld& Country
Rocky Mountain Music 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 Rocky Mountain Music
11 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 5 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
1976- Label and catalog number
- Elektra E-45315
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ES-45315-A-SP 1-1 MASTERFONICS ED + JIMA-side runout etching
SRC ES-45315-C-SP 1-1 MASTERFONICSB-side runout etching
E-45315-AA-side label
E-45315-CB-side label
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Elektra E-45315
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
ES-45315-A-SP 1-1 MASTERFONICS ED + JIMA-Side Runout Etching
SRC ES-45315-C-SP 1-1 MASTERFONICSB-Side Runout Etching
E-45315-AA-Side Label
E-45315-CB-Side Label
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Elektra E-45315
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo · CTH pressing
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Elektra E-45315
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ES-45315-A-SP 1-1 MASTERFONICS ED + JIMA-Side Runout Etching
SRC ES-45315-C-SP 1-1 MASTERFONICSB-Side Runout Etching
E-45315-AA-Side Label
E-45315-CB-Side Label
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Elektra E-45315
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · CSM pressing
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Canada | Elektra E-45315First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Canada | Elektra E 45315First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Netherlands | Elektra ELK 12235First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Netherlands | Elektra K 12235First year7" | 7" |
| 1976 | UK | Elektra K 12235First year7" | 7" |
| 1976 | US | Elektra E-45315First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | Elektra E-45315First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | US | Elektra E-45315First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1976 | US | Elektra E-45315First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1976 | US | Elektra E-45315First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1976 | Germany | Elektra ELK 12 235First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ARocky Mountain Music3:32
- BDo You Right Tonight2:29
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rocky Mountain Music are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Rocky Mountain Music are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Rocky Mountain Music first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in UK, US, Germany, Canada and more. One of them is Elektra K 12235.
How do I tell if my copy of Rocky Mountain Music is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use K 12235, E-45315, ELK 12 235, E 45315) 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 Rocky Mountain Music 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.
