US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM 1-637
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SRM-1-637A- M1Side A
SRM-1-637B- M1Side B
SRM-1-637A- M3Variant 1 - Side A
SRM-1-637B- M3Variant 1 - Side B
Vinyl pressings
The "Killer" Rocks On
by Jerry Lee Lewis · 1972
35 pressings14 countriesCountry RockPop RockRock
The "Killer" Rocks On was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 The "Killer" Rocks On
28 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 14 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
1972- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM 1-637
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SRM-1-637A- M1Side A
SRM-1-637B- M1Side B
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM 1-637Mercury SRM-1-637
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SRM-1-637A- M1 PR D G.K.Side A, stamped, PR D G.K. etched
SRM-1-637B- M1 PR D G.K.Side B, stamped, PR D G.K. etched
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM 1-637
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SRM-1-637A- M5 S1 G.K. A9Side A
SRM-1-637B- M5 1 G.K. ASide B
SRM-1-637Labels
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM 1-637
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SRM-1-637-AS-PW PRSide A Etched
SRM-1-637-BS-PW PRSide B Etched
STERLINGBoth Sides Stamped
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM 1-637
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SRM-1-637A- AS-PRC-R-1-1-1Side A
SRM-1-637A- BS-PRC-R-1-1-1Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 35 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s29 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Australia | Mercury 6338 088First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Brazil | Mercury 6460 006First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Canada | Mercury SRM 1-637 / Mercury SRM.1.637First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Canada | Mercury SRM 1-637 / Mercury SRM.1.637First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Canada | Mercury SRM 1-637 / Mercury SRM.1.637First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Canada | Mercury SRM 1-637First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Europe | Mercury 6338 088First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Europe | Mercury 6338 088First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | France | Mercury 6338 088First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Germany | Mercury 6338 088First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Germany | Mercury 6338 088First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | India | Mercury 6338 088First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Italy | Mercury 6338 088First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Japan | Mercury RJ-5034First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Netherlands | Mercury 6338 088First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Pop Karussell 2872 119LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Netherlands | Mercury 826 262-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Netherlands | Mercury 826 262-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Mercury ACB 193LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| ? | US | Mercury 422 826 262-1 Q-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Mercury SRM 1-637LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Don't Be Cruel1:56
- A2You Can Have Her2:20
- A3Games People Play2:32
- A4Lonely Weekends1:44
- A5You Don't Miss Your Water2:30
- A6Turn On Your Love Light2:34
- B1Chantilly Lace2:50
- B2C. C. Rider2:52
- B3Walk A Mile In My Shoes3:01
- B4Me And Bobby McGee3:10
- B5Shotgun Man2:45
- B6I'm Walkin2:09
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The "Killer" Rocks On are there?
35 vinyl pressings of The "Killer" Rocks On are listed here, from 14 countries.
When was The "Killer" Rocks On first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Mercury SRM 1-637.
How do I tell if my copy of The "Killer" Rocks On is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SRM 1-637, 6338 088, 6460 006, RJ-5034) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SRM-1-637A- M1 and SRM-1-637B- M1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The "Killer" Rocks On 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.
