UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- SBK Records SBK 3
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
SBK 3 A-1U-1-Q2Runout stamped side A
SBK 3 B-1U-1-Q2Runout stamped side B
SBK 3ALabel side A
SBK 3BLabel side B
Katrina And The WavesRock 'N' Roll Girl
Vinyl pressings
Rock 'N' Roll Girl
by Katrina And The Waves · 1989
13 pressings6 countriesPop RockSynth-popElectronicRock
Rock 'N' Roll Girl was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Rock 'N' Roll Girl
12 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 6 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.
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- SBK Records 12 SBK 3
- Format
- 12"
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- SBK Records SBKS 3
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Special Edition
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- SBK Records 12 SBK 3
- Format
- 12", Promo, White Label
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- SBK Records B-07310
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MASTERDISK TD SRC B-07310-A 1-1A runout
SRC B-07310-B 1-1B runout
Sweden
October 24, 1989- Label and catalog number
- SBK Records 2036107
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
2036107-A 24/10-89 GrammoplastRunout Side A etched
2036107-B 24/10-89 GrammoplastRunout Side B etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australia | SBK Records SBK 2328First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1989 | Australia | SBK Records SBK 2328First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1989 | Europe | SBK Records 060-20 3610 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Europe | SBK Records 006-20 3610 7 / EMI Electrola 006-20 3610 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Europe | SBK Records 006-20 3610 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Scandinavia | SBK Records PRO 4110First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | SBK Records SBK 3First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | SBK Records 12 SBK 3First year12" | 12" |
| 1989 | UK | SBK Records SBKS 3First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Special Edition | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Special Edition |
| 1989 | UK | SBK Records 12 SBK 3First year12", Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1989 | US | SBK Records B-07310First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Sweden | SBK Records 2036107First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Not On Label 12SBKDJ 312", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ARock 'N' Roll Girl3:32
- BTo Have And To Hold4:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rock 'N' Roll Girl are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Rock 'N' Roll Girl are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Rock 'N' Roll Girl first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK, US, Sweden, Australia and more. One of them is SBK Records SBK 3.
How do I tell if my copy of Rock 'N' Roll Girl is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SBK 3, 12 SBK 3, SBKS 3, B-07310) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SBK 3 A-1U-1-Q2 and SBK 3 B-1U-1-Q2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rock 'N' Roll Girl 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.
