US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Epic KE2 36444
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
PAL-36445-1CRunout Side 1
PBL-36445-1CRunout Side 2
PAL-36446-1CRunout Side 3
PBL-36446-1DRunout Side 4
Vinyl pressings
A Decade Of Rock And Roll 1970 To 1980
by REO Speedwagon · 1980
20 pressings8 countriesHard RockClassic RockRock
A Decade Of Rock And Roll 1970 To 1980 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 A Decade Of Rock And Roll 1970 To 1980
15 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 7 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
- Epic KE236444
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
PAL 36445 1AA JS KENDUNSide 1 runout, variant 1
BL.3C445 G1A CBSGA CMJSide 2 runout, variant 1
PAL 36446-IN KENDUN-ASide 3 runout, variant 1
PBL 36446.1H KENDUN-C JMS T1Side 4 runout, variant 1
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Epic KE2 36444
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PAL-36445-1H KENDUN-C JMS C2 o T1Side A runout, variant 1
PBL-36445-1H KENDUN-D JMS C1 o T1Side B runout, variant 1
PAL-36446-1F KENDUN-D JMS D o T1Side C runout, variant 1
PBL-36446-1H KENDUN-C JMS D o T1Side D runout, variant 1
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Epic KE2 36444
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AL 36445Side 1 Label
BL 36445Side 2 Label
AL 36446Side 3 Label
BL 36446Side 4 Label
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Epic KE236444Epic E 36445
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · CSM Pressing
- Runout / matrix
1s PAL 36445-1A KENDUN-C JMS A \\Side A Runout, Variant 1
1s PBL 36445-1B KENDUN-C JMS A3Side B Runout, Variant 1
\ s PAL 36446-IB KENDUN-D JMS B5Side C Runout, Variant 1
2 s PBL 36446-1A KENDUN-D JMS A1Side D Runout, Variant 1
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Epic KE2 36444
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Santa Maria, Gatefold, Misprint?
- Runout / matrix
S1 PAL 36445-1A KENDUN-C JMS B4Runout, Side A, etched; KENDUN stamped
S2 PBL 36445-1B KENDUN-C JMS A2Runout, Side B, etched; KENDUN stamped
S1 PAL 36446-1A KENDUN-C JMS A3Runout, Side C, etched; KENDUN stamped
S1 PBL 36446-1A KENDUN-D JMS A5Runout, Side D, etched; KENDUN stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | Epic 2ELPS 0026First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | Canada | Epic KE236444 / Epic KE2 36444First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | Europe | Epic EPC 88488First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1980 | New Zealand | Epic 2E LPS 0026First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | Spain | Epic EPC 88487First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | Taiwan | 耕韻 PM-014LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1980 | UK | Epic EPC 88488 / Epic S EPC 84259First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | UK | Epic EPC 22131LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1980 | US | Epic KE2 36444First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | US | Epic KE2 36444First yearLP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | Epic KE236444First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | US | Epic KE2 36444First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | US | Epic KE2 36444First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | US | Epic KE236444 / Epic E 36445First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1980 | US | Epic KE2 36444First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Epic EPC 88488LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Epic KE2 36444LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | US | Epic KE2 36444LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Sophisticated Lady4:00
- A2Music Man4:33
- A3Golden Country6:32
- A4Son Of A Poor Man3:50
- A5Lost In A Dream3:45
- B1Reelin'4:26
- B2Keep Pushin'3:56
- B3(I Believe) Our Time Is Gonna Come5:00
- B4Breakaway3:50
- B5Lightning5:32
- C1Like You Do6:37
- C2Flying Turkey Trot2:31
- C3157 Riverside Avenue12:22
- C4Ridin' The Storm Out6:01
- D1Roll With The Changes5:35
- D2Time For Me To Fly3:39
- D3Say You Love Me Or Say Goodnight4:56
- D4Only The Strong Survive3:52
- D5Back On The Road Again5:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Decade Of Rock And Roll 1970 To 1980 are there?
20 vinyl pressings of A Decade Of Rock And Roll 1970 To 1980 are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was A Decade Of Rock And Roll 1970 To 1980 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Epic KE2 36444.
How do I tell if my copy of A Decade Of Rock And Roll 1970 To 1980 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KE2 36444, KE236444, RL 22-0, EPC 88488) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PAL-36445-1C and PBL-36445-1C. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A Decade Of Rock And Roll 1970 To 1980 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.
