France
1977- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor PC 8089
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
AREACEMOn both side, stamped logo
MAXI 45 CC 8066 Aside 1, hand engraved
MAXI 45t CC 8066 Bside 2, hand engraved
Vinyl pressings
Rockollection
by Laurent Voulzy · 1977
69 pressings20 countriesPop RockRockPop
Rockollection was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Rockollection
54 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 17 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.
France
1977- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor PB 8067
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
PB8067AXRunout side A, variant 1
PB8067BRunout side B, variant 1
PB8067ARunout side A, variant 2
PB8067BRunout side B, variant 2
France
1977- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor PC 8066
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition
- Runout / matrix
Areacem MAXI 45 CC 8066 AA runout
Areacem MAXI 45 t CC 8066 BB runout
France
1977- Label and catalog number
- RCA PC 8089RCA Victor PC 8089
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MAXI 45 CC 8066 A 2Runout side A, variant 1
MAXI 45t CC 8066 B 2Runout side B, variant 1
[AREACEM logo] MAXI 45 CC 8066 ARunout side A, variant 2
[AREACEM logo] MAXI 45t CC 8066 B 2Runout side B, variant 2
France
1977- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor PB 8067
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
PB 8067 ALabel side A
PB 8067 BLabel side B
France
1977- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor PB 8067RCA PB 8067
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · injected Labels
- Runout / matrix
PB 8067 AHand etched on runout area side A
[logo A.R.E.A.C.E.M.]Stamped on runout area side A&B
PB 8067 BHand etched on runout area side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 69 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s67 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Argentina | RCA Victor MIX-8066First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Argentina | RCA MIX-8066First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Argentina | RCA Victor MIX-8066First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Belgium | RCA Victor PB 8067 / RCA Victor PB-8067First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Belgium | RCA Victor PB 8067 / RCA Victor PB-8067First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Brazil | RCA Victor 100.7001First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Brazil | RCA 101.7117First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Canada | RCA Victor PB-50381First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Canada | RCA Victor PB-50381First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Colombia | RCA 05(0111)52006First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Ecuador | RCA Victor ECK-200635First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | France | RCA Victor PC 8089First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1977 | France | RCA Victor PB 8067First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | France | RCA Victor PC 8066First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1977 | France | RCA PC 8089 / RCA Victor PC 8089First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Europe | RCA PT 43432 / BMG Ariola PT 1343212", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue | 12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Poland | Tonpress R-0806Flexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Card Backed, Picture Disc, Mono · Mono, Picture disc | Flexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Card Backed, Picture Disc, Mono · Mono, Picture disc |
Tracklist
- Rockollection Part I
- Rockollection Part II
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rockollection are there?
69 vinyl pressings of Rockollection are listed here, from 20 countries, released between 1977 and 1990.
When was Rockollection first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in France, US, Italy, Argentina and more. One of them is RCA Victor PC 8089.
How do I tell if my copy of Rockollection is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PC 8089, PB 8067, PC 8066, JB-11291 (PB-11291)) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AREACEM and MAXI 45 CC 8066 A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rockollection 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.