Vinyl pressings
by Ramones · 1977
Rockaway Beach / Locket Love 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.
7 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 4 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.
SRE-1008-VNY-1448-S-LW 1 ✲Runout side A, Variant 1
SRE-1008-VNY-1450-S-LW 1 ✲ STERLINGRunout side B, Variant 1
SRE-1008-VNY-1448-S-LW 1. – ✲Runout side A, Variant 2
SRE-1008-VNY-1450-S-LW 1. – ✲ STERLINGRunout side B, Variant 2
SRE-1008-VNY-1448-S-JW1 #2 STERLING 0Side A runout, etched / stamped
SRE-1008-VNY-1450-S-JW1 #1 STERLING 0Side B runout, etched / stamped
(VNY 1448)SSide A label
(VNY 1450)SSide B label
SRE-1008-VNY-1448-S-WW1 ─◁ STERLINGSide A etched runout, STERLING stamped
SRE-1008-VNY-1450-S-WW1 ─◁ STERLINGSide B etched runout, STERLING stamped
(VNY 1448)SSide A label
(VNY 1450)SSide B label
SRE-1008 - VNY-1448-S - LW1 ✲Runout Stereo-side A, variant 1
SRE-1008 - VNY-1448-DJ - LW1 ✲ STERLINGRunout Mono-side B, variant 1
SRE-1008 - VNY-1448-S - LW1 1 ✲Runout Stereo-side A, variant 2, etched except "1 ✲" stamped
SRE-1008 - VNY-1448-DJ - LW1 ✲ STERLINGRunout Stereo-side A, variant 2, etched except "1 ✲ STERLING", stamped
1147-1008-ASide A runout
1147-1008-BSide B runout
10 AA6078517 1W 320Runout A-side, stamped
10 AA6078517 2W 320Runout B-side, stamped
AA 6078 517 1. WLabel A-side
AA 6078 517 2. WLabel B-side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Canada | Sire 1147-1008First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Germany | Philips 6078 517First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Philips 6078 516First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Sire SRE 1008First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1977 | US | Sire SRE 1008First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | US | Sire SRE 1008First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | US | Sire SRE 1008First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Japan | Philips SFL-22597", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Japan | Philips SFL-22597", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Japan | Philips SFL-22597", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
| 1978 | New Zealand | Philips 6078 5167", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
11 vinyl pressings of Rockaway Beach / Locket Love are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1977 and 1978.
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, Canada, Germany, Netherlands. One of them is Sire SRE 1008, released November 1977.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SRE 1008, 1147-1008, 6078 517, 6078 516) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SRE-1008-VNY-1448-S-LW 1 ✲ and SRE-1008-VNY-1450-S-LW 1 ✲ STERLING. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
