US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Stormy Forest ST 650
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Richie HavensRocky Raccoon
Vinyl pressings
Rocky Raccoon
by Richie Havens · 1969
10 pressings5 countriesFolk RockClassic RockRock
Rocky Raccoon was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Rocky Raccoon
8 pressings came out in 1969, 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.
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Stormy Forest ST 650
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Stormy Forest ST 650
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Stormy Forest ST 650
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
France
November 1969- Label and catalog number
- Verve Forecast 518 912
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Canada
1969- Label and catalog number
- Verve Forecast SF 650X
- 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.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Canada | Verve Forecast SF 650XFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1969 | Germany | Verve Forecast 518 010First year7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Germany | Verve Forecast 518 010First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | Stormy Forest ST 650First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | Stormy Forest ST 650First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | US | Stormy Forest ST 650First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | US | Stormy Forest ST 650First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | France | Verve Forecast 518 912First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | UK | Verve Forecast VS 15217", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | UK | Verve Forecast VS 15217", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ARocky Raccoon
- BStop Pulling And Pushing Me
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rocky Raccoon are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Rocky Raccoon are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1969 and 1970.
When was Rocky Raccoon first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, France, Canada, Germany. One of them is Stormy Forest ST 650.
How do I tell if my copy of Rocky Raccoon is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ST 650, 518 912, SF 650X, 518 010) 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 Rocky Raccoon 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.
