Europe
1991- Label and catalog number
- RCA PT 49172
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
109 DMF-5979 A-1 IISide A
109 DMF-5979 B-1 IISide B
Garland JeffreysHail Hail Rock 'N' Roll
Vinyl pressings
Hail Hail Rock 'N' Roll
by Garland Jeffreys · 1991
13 pressings6 countriesHouseElectronic
Hail Hail Rock 'N' Roll was first pressed on vinyl in 1991. 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 Hail Hail Rock 'N' Roll
7 pressings came out in 1991, 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.
Europe
1991- Label and catalog number
- RCA PB49171
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
I09 F-5980 A-1 IIRunout side A, stamped, variant 1
109 F-5980 B-IRunout side B, stamped, variant 1
I09 F-5980 A-1Runout side A, stamped, variant 2
109 F-5980 B-IRunout side B, stamped, variant 2
Europe
1991- Label and catalog number
- RCA PB49171
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Injection Label
France
1991- Label and catalog number
- RCA PB 49171RCA PB49171
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PK 49171 A [SNA Symbol]
PK 49171 B [SNA Symbol]
Germany
1991- Label and catalog number
- RCA PT49158
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
Spain
1991- Label and catalog number
- RCA PB 49171 (1A)RCA PB 49171
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
850 PB 49171 *A* 2
850 PB 49171 *B* 2
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.
1990s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Europe | RCA PT 49172First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1991 | Europe | RCA PB49171First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | Europe | RCA PB49171First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | France | RCA PB 49171 / RCA PB49171First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | Germany | RCA PT49158First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1991 | Spain | RCA PB 49171 (1A) / RCA PB 49171First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Spain | RCA PT-49158 / RCA PT 49158 (3A)First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1992 | UK | RCA 74321 11015 112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1992 | UK | RCA 74321 11015-77", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1992 | US | RCA 07863-62175-112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1992 | US | RCA RDAB-62175-112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1997 | Germany | RCA 7432145989-1 / BMG 7432145989-112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, White Label |
Tracklist
- A1Hail Hail Rock 'N' Roll (Boilerhouse Club Mix)5:30
- A2Hail Hail Rock 'N' Roll (Boilerhouse Extended Mix)6:00
- B1Hail Hail Rock 'N' Roll (Album Version)3:52
- B2Bottle Of Love3:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hail Hail Rock 'N' Roll are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Hail Hail Rock 'N' Roll are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1991 and 1997.
When was Hail Hail Rock 'N' Roll first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in Europe, France, Germany, Spain. One of them is RCA PT 49172.
How do I tell if my copy of Hail Hail Rock 'N' Roll is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PT 49172, PB49171, PB 49171, PT49158) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 109 DMF-5979 A-1 II and 109 DMF-5979 B-1 II. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hail Hail 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.
