South Africa
1987- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor RCAS 49
- Format
- 7", Single
Rick SpringfieldRock Of Life
Vinyl pressings
Rock Of Life
by Rick Springfield · 1987
13 pressings7 countriesRock & RollRock
Rock Of Life was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Of Life
2 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 2 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
1987- Label and catalog number
- RCA 6853-1-RDAB
- Format
- 12", Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | South Africa | RCA Victor RCAS 49First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1987 | US | RCA 6853-1-RDABFirst year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Australasia | RCA Victor 1048057", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Canada | RCA 6853-7-R7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Europe | RCA PT 49606 / RCA PT 49 60612", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Europe | RCA PB496057", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | RCA PT 49606 AF12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | UK | RCA PB496057", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | US | RCA 8315-1-RDAA12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | RCA 6853-7-RAA7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | RCA 6853-7-R7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | US | RCA Victor 8315-1-RD12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1988 | Japan | RCA RPS-2647", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ARock Of Life3:28
- BThe Language Of Love3:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rock Of Life are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Rock Of Life are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1987 and 1988.
When was Rock Of Life first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in South Africa, US. One of them is RCA Victor RCAS 49.
How do I tell if my copy of Rock Of Life is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RCAS 49, 6853-1-RDAB) 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 Of Life 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.
