UK
March 15, 1974- Label and catalog number
- CBS S CBS 2177
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 4-Prong Push-Out Centre
Vinyl pressings
The Golden Age Of Rock 'N' Roll
by Mott The Hoople · 1974
25 pressings14 countriesClassic RockRock
The Golden Age Of Rock 'N' Roll 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 Golden Age Of Rock 'N' Roll
25 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 14 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
March 15, 1974- Label and catalog number
- CBS S CBS 2177
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
CBS S 2177 A2Side A runout, stamped variant 1
TRIDENTSide A runout, etched variant 1
CBS S 2177 B2Side B runout, stamped variant 1
CBS S 2177 A2 TRIDENT ⋀Side A runout variant 2
UK
March 15, 1974- Label and catalog number
- CBS S CBS 2177
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · 4-Prong Push-Out Centre, Decca Pressing
- Runout / matrix
CBS S 2177 A1 OSide A Stamped Runout
CBS S 2177 B2 OSide B Stamped Runout
TRIDENTSide A Etched Runout
UK
March 15, 1974- Label and catalog number
- CBS S CBS 2177
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
US
March 1974- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-46035
- Format
- 7", Single
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-46035
- 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 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s25 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Australia | CBS BA222075First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1974 | Canada | Columbia 4-46035First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1974 | France | CBS CBS 2177First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Germany | CBS CBS S 2177 / CBS CBS 2177First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Germany | CBS S CBS 2177First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | Italy | CBS CBS 2177First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1974 | Japan | CBS/Sony SOPB 291First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Japan | CBS/Sony SOPB 291First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | Netherlands | CBS CBS 2177First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Netherlands | CBS CBS 2177First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Netherlands | CBS CBS 2177First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Netherlands | CBS CBS 2177First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | New Zealand | CBS BA 461520First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1974 | South Africa | CBS SSC.1318First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Spain | CBS CBS 2177First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AThe Golden Age Of Rock 'N' Roll3:15
- BRest In Peace3:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Golden Age Of Rock 'N' Roll are there?
25 vinyl pressings of The Golden Age Of Rock 'N' Roll are listed here, from 14 countries.
When was The Golden Age Of Rock 'N' Roll first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is CBS S CBS 2177, released March 15, 1974.
How do I tell if my copy of The Golden Age Of Rock 'N' Roll is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use S CBS 2177, 4-46035, BA222075, CBS 2177) 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 The Golden Age Of Rock 'N' Roll 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.
