US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MK-110
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
Rob GrillRock Sugar
Vinyl pressings
Rock Sugar
by Rob Grill · 1978
14 pressings10 countriesPop RockRock
Rock Sugar was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Sugar
1 pressing came out in 1978, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | US | Mercury MK-110First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Barbados | Mercury 6167 8367", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | France | Mercury 6173 0157", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Germany | Mercury 6167 8367", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Italy | Mercury 6167 8367", Single | 7", Single |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Mercury 6167 8367", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Scandinavia | Mercury 6167 8367", Single | 7", Single |
| 1979 | US | Mercury 760097", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Mercury 760097", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | US | Mercury 760097", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | UK | Expan Music Expn10112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | Mercury 6167 8367", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Greece | Philips 870288-112", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Greece | Philips 870288-112", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, White Label |
Tracklist
- ARock Sugar (Edited Version)3:39
- BHave Mercy
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rock Sugar are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Rock Sugar are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1978 and 1988.
When was Rock Sugar first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US. One of them is Mercury MK-110.
How do I tell if my copy of Rock Sugar is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MK-110) 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 Sugar 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.