US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Roulette R-25036
- Format
- LP, Album
Frankie LymonRock 'n' Roll
Vinyl pressings
Rock 'n' Roll
by Frankie Lymon · 1958
12 pressings6 countriesRock & RollDoo WopRock
Rock 'n' Roll was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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 'n' Roll
8 pressings came out in 1958, the album's first year, in 4 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
1958- Label and catalog number
- Roulette R-25036
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
RLP-23-A
RLP-23-B
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Roulette R-25036
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
R-25036-AMatrix & Runout Side A
R-25036-BMatrix & Runout Side B
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Roulette R-25036
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
RLP-23-A 4-25-58Runout Side A, etched
RLP-23-B 4-25-58 (crossed out etching)Runout Side B, etched
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Roulette R-25036
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
UK
November 1958- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 33S 1134
- Format
- LP, 10"
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Canada | Roulette R-25036First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1958 | New Zealand | Roulette R-25036First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Roulette R-25036First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1958 | US | Roulette R-25036First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1958 | US | Roulette R-25036First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Roulette R-25036First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1958 | US | Roulette R-25036First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1958 | UK | Columbia 33S 1134First yearLP, 10" | LP, 10" |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Brazil | Philips SLP-9042LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | US | EMUS ES-12029LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | EMUS ES-12029LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | South Africa | Roulette R-25036LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Waiting In School
- A2Wake Up Little Susie
- A3Silhouettes
- A4Next Time You See Me
- A5Send For Me
- A6It Hurts To Be In Love
- B1Jailhouse Rock
- B2Diana
- B3Buzz Buzz Buzz
- B4Searchin'
- B5Short Fat Fannie
- B6Little Bitty Pretty One
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rock 'n' Roll are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Rock 'n' Roll are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1958 and 1978.
When was Rock 'n' Roll first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in US, UK, Canada, New Zealand. One of them is Roulette R-25036.
How do I tell if my copy of Rock 'n' Roll is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use R-25036, 33S 1134) 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 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.