US
1974- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records M 14772
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Allied Pressing
- Runout / matrix
M 14772 74L-6615-S K8922Etched Side A
M14772 74L 6616-S K8920Etched Side A
TML-MStamped Side A/B
Vinyl pressings
The Rockford Files
by Mike Post · 1974
17 pressings7 countriesPop RockThemeRockPop
The Rockford Files was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Rockford Files
13 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 3 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records M 14772
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Shelley Pressing
- Runout / matrix
M̶ ̶1̶4̶7̶7̶2̶ 74-L-6615-S TML-S 10-29-74 Ƨ 43542A-Side Runout Etching
M̶ ̶1̶4̶7̶7̶2̶-74L-6616-S TML-S 10-29-74 Ƨ 43543B-Side Runout Etching
74 L 6615Label A
74 L 6616Label B
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records M 14772
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · PRC, Richmond Pressing
- Runout / matrix
M 14772 74L-6615-S-TML-M-1-1-1 D PRA-Side Runout Etching
M 14772 74L-6616-S-TML 1-1-1 D PRB-Side Runout Etching
74 L 6615A-Side Label
74 L 6616B-Side Label
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records M 14772
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Shelley Pressing
- Runout / matrix
M̶ ̶1̶4̶7̶7̶2̶ 74-L-6615-S TML-S 10-29-74 Ƨ 43665A-Side Runout Etching - "43665" mirrored
M̶ ̶1̶4̶7̶7̶2̶-74L-6616-S TML-M 10-29-74 43729B-Side Runout Etching - "43729" mirrored
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records M 14772
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records M 14772
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Canada | MGM Records M-14772First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1974 | Canada | MGM Records M-14772First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | UK | MGM Records 2006 521First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | UK | MGM Records 2006 521First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | UK | MGM Records 2006 521First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | UK | MGM Records PPSP 11First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | UK | MGM Records 2006 521First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | US | MGM Records M 14772First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1974 | US | MGM Records M 14772First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | US | MGM Records M 14772First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1974 | US | MGM Records M 14772First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1974 | US | MGM Records M 14772First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1974 | US | MGM Records M 14772First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1975 | France | MGM Records 2006 5507", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Netherlands | MGM Records 2006 5217", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | MGM Records 2006 5487", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AThe Rockford Files3:06
- BDixie Lullabye3:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Rockford Files are there?
17 vinyl pressings of The Rockford Files are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1974 and 1976.
When was The Rockford Files first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is MGM Records M 14772.
How do I tell if my copy of The Rockford Files is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M 14772, 2006 521, PPSP 11, M-14772) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M 14772 74L-6615-S K8922 and M14772 74L 6616-S K8920. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Rockford Files 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.
