Denmark
1959- Label and catalog number
- London Records RE 5071
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
Johnny And The HurricanesRed River Rock
Vinyl pressings
Red River Rock
by Johnny And The Hurricanes · 1959
12 pressings5 countriesRock
Red River Rock was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 Red River Rock
4 pressings came out in 1959, 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.
South Africa
1959- Label and catalog number
- London Records AZ-W. 512
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
ABC 18095Runout side A, etched
ABC 18096Runout side B, etched
Sweden
1959- Label and catalog number
- London Records RE 5071
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
MLB-141 △Runout side A, stamped
MLB-142 △Runout side B, stamped
MLB 141Label side A
MLB 142Label side B
France
November 1959- Label and catalog number
- Disques London RE 10.034
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Misprint
- Runout / matrix
11.L.59.M.502Label A
11.L.59.M.503Label B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Denmark | London Records RE 5071First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1959 | South Africa | London Records AZ-W. 512First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1959 | Sweden | London Records RE 5071First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1959 | France | Disques London RE 10.034First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Misprint |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | France | Disques London RE 10.034 / London Records RE 10.0347", 45 RPM, EP, Misprint, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Misprint, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | France | Disques London RE 10.0347", 45 RPM, EP, Misprint, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Misprint, Reissue |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | London Records EZA 75427", EP | 7", EP |
| ? | Australia | London Records EZA 75427", EP | 7", EP |
| ? | Australia | London Records EZA 75427", EP | 7", EP |
| ? | Australia | London Records EZA 75427", EP | 7", EP |
| ? | South Africa | London Records AZW 5127", EP | 7", EP |
| ? | Sweden | London Records RE 50717", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Tracklist
- A1Red River Rock
- A2Buckeye
- B1Crossfire
- B2Lazy
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Red River Rock are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Red River Rock are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1959 and 1961.
When was Red River Rock first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in Denmark, South Africa, Sweden, France. One of them is London Records RE 5071.
How do I tell if my copy of Red River Rock is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RE 5071, AZ-W. 512, RE 10.034) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Red River 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.
