US
April 1951- Label and catalog number
- Chess 1458
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
7316 37A-side runout
7317 37B-side runout
U-7316A-side label
U-7317B-side label
Jackie Brenston & His Delta CatsRocket "88" / Come Back Where You Belong
Vinyl pressings
Rocket "88" / Come Back Where You Belong
by Jackie Brenston & His Delta Cats · 1951
10 pressings2 countriesRock & RollRhythm & BluesRockBlues
Rocket "88" / Come Back Where You Belong was first pressed on vinyl in 1951. 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 Rocket "88" / Come Back Where You Belong
1 pressing came out in 1951, 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | US | Chess 1458First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | US | Chess 14587", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1956 | US | Chess 14587", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
2010s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | UK | Chess 14587", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2016 | UK | Easy Action EA450017", 45 RPM, Record Store Day, Single, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono, Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Record Store Day, Single, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono, Limited |
| 2018 | US | Chess TMR-5277", Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | 7", Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2018 | US | Chess B0028025-21 / Third Man Records TMR-5277", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Chess 14587", 45 RPM, Reissue · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| ? | US | Chess 14587", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
| ? | US | Chess 14587", 45 RPM, Advance, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Advance, Repress |
Tracklist
- ARocket "88"
- BCome Back Where You Belong
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rocket "88" / Come Back Where You Belong are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Rocket "88" / Come Back Where You Belong are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1951 and 2018.
When was Rocket "88" / Come Back Where You Belong first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1951, in US. One of them is Chess 1458, released April 1951.
How do I tell if my copy of Rocket "88" / Come Back Where You Belong is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1458) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7316 37 and 7317 37. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rocket "88" / Come Back Where You Belong 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.