US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Prestige PR 10056Prestige PRT-10056
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PR ̶S̶T̶ 10056 A-1 VAN GELDER I I Ʌ1A runout
PR ̶S̶T̶ 10056 B-1 VAN GELDER I I Ʌ1B runout
Ivan 'Boogaloo' Joe JonesSnake Rhythm Rock
Vinyl pressings
Snake Rhythm Rock
by Ivan 'Boogaloo' Joe Jones · 1973
11 pressings4 countriesSoul-JazzJazz
Snake Rhythm Rock was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Snake Rhythm Rock
5 pressings came out in 1973, 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.
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Prestige PR 10056Prestige 10056
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PRST·10056·A-2 VAN GELDER HSide A runout
PRST·10056·B-2·· VAN GELDER HSide B runout
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Prestige PRT 10056 DJ
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
PR-10056ALabel Side A
PR-10056BLabel Side B
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Prestige PRST 10056
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PRST 10056 A - 2Side A etched
PRST 10056 B - 2Side B etched
VAN GELDERSide A & B stamped
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Prestige PR 10056Prestige PRT-10056
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, White Label, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PR ̶S̶T̶ 10056 A-1 VAN GELDER Ʌ1
PR ̶S̶T̶ 10056 B-1 VAN GELDER Ʌ1
PRT-10056A & B Side Catalog
PR-10056AA Side Catalog
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | US | Prestige PRT 10056 DJFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | US | Prestige PR 10056 / Prestige PRT-10056First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Prestige PRST 10056First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1973 | US | Prestige PR 10056 / Prestige 10056First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Prestige PR 10056 / Prestige PRT-10056First yearLP, Album, Promo, White Label, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, White Label, Stereo · Promo |
1990s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Germany | BGP Records BGPD 1044LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1992 | Japan | Prestige PR-10056LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1992 | UK | BGP Records BGPD 1044LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | US | Prestige PR 10056LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | BGP Records BGPD 1044LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Prestige PR 10056LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Hoochie Coo Chickie5:26
- A2Snake Rhythm Rock5:34
- A3The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face5:55
- B1He's So Fine6:33
- B2Big Bad Midnight Roller9:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Snake Rhythm Rock are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Snake Rhythm Rock are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1973 and 2013.
When was Snake Rhythm Rock first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US. One of them is Prestige PR 10056.
How do I tell if my copy of Snake Rhythm Rock is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PR 10056, PRT 10056 DJ, PRST 10056) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PR ̶S̶T̶ 10056 A-1 VAN GELDER I I Ʌ1 and PR ̶S̶T̶ 10056 B-1 VAN GELDER I I Ʌ1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Snake Rhythm 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.