UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Arista ARISTA 38
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ARISTA 38 A-1 BLAIR'S 1 RRunout A
ARISTA 38 B-2 1 GRunout B
ARISTA 38 ALabel A
ARISTA 38 BLabel B
Eric CarmenThat's Rock'n Roll
Vinyl pressings
That's Rock'n Roll
by Eric Carmen · 1975
10 pressings7 countriesPower PopPop RockRockPop
That's Rock'n Roll was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 That's Rock'n Roll
7 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 6 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.
Argentina
1975- Label and catalog number
- Arista 1470
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
Arista 38-ASide A
Arista 38-BSide B
Denmark
1975- Label and catalog number
- Arista Arista 38Arista ARTS 38
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ARISTA-38-A-1 M BLAIR'SA side runout
ARISTA-38-B-2 G 1B side runout
ARISTA 38AA side label
ARISTA 38BB side label
Denmark
1975- Label and catalog number
- Arista Arista 38
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ARISTA-38-AA side runout, stamped
ARISTA-38-BB side runout, stamped
ARISTA 38 AA side label
ARISTA 38 BB side label
France
1975- Label and catalog number
- Arista 2C.010-97261Arista 2C 010 - 97.261
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
97261 A 21 M3 313111 1Runout side A
97261 B 21 M3 313112Runout side B
Rhodesia
1975- Label and catalog number
- MOD AAJ 1010
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Argentina | Arista 1470First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Denmark | Arista Arista 38 / Arista ARTS 38First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Denmark | Arista Arista 38First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | France | Arista 2C.010-97261 / Arista 2C 010 - 97.261First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Rhodesia | MOD AAJ 1010First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | South Africa | Arista AAJ 1010First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | UK | Arista ARISTA 38First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | UK | Arista ARISTA 387", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Australia | Arista AR-111337", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Arista AR-111337", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AThat's Rock'n Roll
- BGreat Expectations
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of That's Rock'n Roll are there?
10 vinyl pressings of That's Rock'n Roll are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1975 and 1976.
When was That's Rock'n Roll first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in UK, Argentina, Denmark, France and more. One of them is Arista ARISTA 38.
How do I tell if my copy of That's Rock'n Roll is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ARISTA 38, 1470, Arista 38, 2C.010-97261) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ARISTA 38 A-1 BLAIR'S 1 R and ARISTA 38 B-2 1 G. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is That's Rock'n 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.
