US
1974- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records XW-513-X
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
K-8482 UAST-11288-E [Scratched Out]Side A Runout
K-8481 UAST-13224-E -Side B Runout
Vinyl pressings
Showdown / Roll Over Beethoven
by Electric Light Orchestra · 1974
16 pressings7 countriesArt RockSymphonic RockProg RockElectronic
Showdown / Roll Over Beethoven was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Showdown / Roll Over Beethoven
1 pressing came out in 1974, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | US | United Artists Records XW-513-XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1977 | Guatemala | EMI 43147", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | South Africa | Harvest HARJ 51217", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | Harvest HAR 5121 / EMI HAR 51217", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Harvest 5C K052Z-0685512", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1977 | UK | Harvest PSLP 21312", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Netherlands | Harvest 5C 006-068557", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | UK | Harvest HAR 51797", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | UK | Harvest 12 HAR 517912", 45 RPM, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1979 | UK | Harvest HAR 51797", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | Jet Records ZS8 51527", Single, Reissue | 7", Single, Reissue |
| 1981 | Netherlands | EMI 1A 006-068557", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Harvest 1 C 006-06 8557", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | New Zealand | EMI GOLD 367", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | United Artists Records XW-513-X7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Jet Records ZS8 51527", Single, Reissue | 7", Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AShowdown
- BRoll Over Beethoven
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Showdown / Roll Over Beethoven are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Showdown / Roll Over Beethoven are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1974 and 1981.
When was Showdown / Roll Over Beethoven first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US. One of them is United Artists Records XW-513-X.
How do I tell if my copy of Showdown / Roll Over Beethoven is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use XW-513-X) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, K-8482 UAST-11288-E [Scratched Out] and K-8481 UAST-13224-E -. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Showdown / Roll Over Beethoven 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.
