US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Beserkley BZ-10068
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Allied Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BZ-10068 A-1 AR B-14770Side A runout
BZ-10068 B-1 AR B-14771Side B runout
Greg Kihn BandGlass House Rock
Vinyl pressings
Glass House Rock
by Greg Kihn Band · 1980
10 pressings4 countriesNew WavePower PopRockPop
Glass House Rock was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Glass House Rock
8 pressings came out in 1980, 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- Beserkley BZ-10068
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BZ-10068 A-2 SP [SRC logo] 1-2Side A runout
BZ-10068 B-2 SP 1-2Side B runout
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Beserkley BZ-10068
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Beserkley BZ-10068
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
BZ 10068 A-2 SP [SRC Logo] 1-2Side A etched SRC stamped
BZ-10068 B-2 SP 1-1Side B etched
Canada
1980- Label and catalog number
- Beserkley QBZ-10068
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1980- Label and catalog number
- Beserkley 6.24361 AO
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
6.24 361 - 01 - 1 Manufactured in Germany S-IISide A
6.24 361 - 01 - 1 Manufactured in Germany S-IISide B
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Canada | Beserkley QBZ-10068First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Germany | Beserkley 6.24361 AOFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Germany | Beserkley 6.24361 - 01 - 1LP, Single Sided, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Single Sided, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1980 | Japan | Beserkley SUX-197-SEFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Japan | Beserkley SUX-197-SEFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Beserkley BZ-10068First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | US | Beserkley BZ-10068First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | Beserkley BZ-10068First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | Beserkley BZ-10068First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | US | Beserkley BZ-10068LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- A1Castaway2:43
- A2Desire Me4:02
- A3Anna Belle Lee3:43
- A4Things To Come3:07
- A5Small Change3:05
- B1The Only Dance There Is3:49
- B2The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance3:42
- B3Serenade Her3:11
- B4Night After Night3:54
- B5For Your Love4:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Glass House Rock are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Glass House Rock are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Glass House Rock first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in US, Canada, Germany, Japan. One of them is Beserkley BZ-10068.
How do I tell if my copy of Glass House Rock is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BZ-10068, QBZ-10068, 6.24361 AO, SUX-197-SE) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BZ-10068 A-1 AR B-14770 and BZ-10068 B-1 AR B-14771. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Glass House Rock 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.
