France
1972- Label and catalog number
- L.M.C.E. LM 78009
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
LMCE 78 009 ASide A
LMCE 78 009 BSide B
Little Sammy GahaRock 'N Roll Is Back Again
Vinyl pressings
Rock 'N Roll Is Back Again
by Little Sammy Gaha · 1972
15 pressings6 countriesFree FunkRockFunk / Soul
Rock 'N Roll Is Back Again 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 Rock 'N Roll Is Back Again
3 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- Metronome M 25 469Metronome M 25.469
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Injection Molded Labels
- Runout / matrix
(0105.348 S 1)Label A
(0105.348 S 2)Label B
Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- Metronome M 25 469Metronome M 25.469
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
0105.348 S1 M 25 469 A ℗1972 3 20Runout A, stamped
0105.348 S2 M 25 469 B ℗1972 3 20Runout B, stamped
(0105.348 S 1)Label A
(0105.348 S 2)Label B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | France | L.M.C.E. LM 78009First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | France | L.M.C.E. LM 780097", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1972 | Germany | Metronome M 25 469 / Metronome M 25.469First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Germany | Metronome M 25 469 / Metronome M 25.469First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | Benelux | Pink Elephant 22.701-H / Pink Elephant PE 22.701-H7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | France | Helle Baker H.B.350087", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | France | Helle Baker HB 35.0087", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | France | Helle Baker HB 35.008 / Helle Baker HB 35 0087", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Spain | Opalo OPL - 277", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | UK | Decca F R 134367", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | UK | Decca F R 134367", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | France | L.M.C.E. LM 780097", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1978 | France | L.M.C.E. LM 780097", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Helle Baker HB 35.008 HB 35 0087", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Lebanon | Tuba LM 780097", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ARock "N" Roll Is Back Again2:47
- BCome "N" On Strong3:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rock 'N Roll Is Back Again are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Rock 'N Roll Is Back Again are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1972 and 1978.
When was Rock 'N Roll Is Back Again first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in France, Germany. One of them is L.M.C.E. LM 78009.
How do I tell if my copy of Rock 'N Roll Is Back Again is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LM 78009, M 25 469) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LMCE 78 009 A and LMCE 78 009 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rock 'N Roll Is Back Again 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.