US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Silver Records FO-666
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
FO-666-BSide A, hand-etched
STERLINGSide A, stamped
FO-666-ASide B, hand-etched
STERLINGSide B, stamped
FalloutRock Hard
Vinyl pressings
Rock Hard
by Fallout · 1981
13 pressings4 countriesHard RockHeavy MetalRock
Rock Hard was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Rock Hard
1 pressing came out in 1981, 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 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | US | Silver Records FO-666First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
2000s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Germany | Not On Label7", 45 RPM, Single, Numbered, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial, Numbered | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Numbered, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial, Numbered |
| 2008 | Germany | Not On Label7", 45 RPM, Single, Numbered, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial, Numbered | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Numbered, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial, Numbered |
| 2008 | Germany | Not On Label7", 45 RPM, Single, Numbered, Test Pressing, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial, Test pressing, Numbered | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Numbered, Test Pressing, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial, Test pressing, Numbered |
2010s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Portugal | Silver Records FO-6667", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2014 | Portugal | Silver Records FO-6667", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2014 | Portugal | Silver Records FO-6667", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2014 | Portugal | Silver Records FO-6667", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2014 | Portugal | Silver Records FO-6667", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2014 | Portugal | Silver Records FO-6667", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2014 | Portugal | Silver Records FO-6667", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | Russia | Not On Label 18927", 33 ⅓ RPM, Numbered, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Numbered, Colored vinyl | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Numbered, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Silver Records FO-6667", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- ARock Hard3:40
- BBatteries Not Included3:56
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rock Hard are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Rock Hard are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1981 and 2018.
When was Rock Hard first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in US. One of them is Silver Records FO-666.
How do I tell if my copy of Rock Hard is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FO-666) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, FO-666-B and STERLING. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rock Hard 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.