US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NB 2310
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Nick GilderRock America
Vinyl pressings
Rock America
by Nick Gilder · 1980
10 pressings6 countriesPower PopRock
Rock America was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 America
10 pressings came out in 1980, 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.
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NB 2310 DJ
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca CAN 214
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Australia
1980- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca 6000 560
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Australia
1980- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca 6000 560
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MX197537A
MX1975378
France
1980- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca 6000 560
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | Casablanca 6000 560First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Australia | Casablanca 6000 560First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | France | Casablanca 6000 560First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Japan | Casablanca 7S-25First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Japan | Casablanca 7S 25First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Japan | Casablanca 7S-25First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Spain | Casablanca 60 00 560First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | UK | Casablanca CAN 214First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | US | Casablanca NB 2310First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | US | Casablanca NB 2310 DJFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
Tracklist
- ARock America3:30
- BNight Comes Down3:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rock America are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Rock America are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Rock America first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in US, UK, Australia, France and more. One of them is Casablanca NB 2310.
How do I tell if my copy of Rock America is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NB 2310, NB 2310 DJ, CAN 214, 6000 560) 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 Rock America 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.
