Netherlands
1979- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 9111 055
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Rob GrillUprooted
Vinyl pressings
Uprooted
by Rob Grill · 1979
11 pressings9 countriesCountry RockPop RockClassic RockRock
Uprooted was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Uprooted
9 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 8 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.
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 9111 055
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM-1-3798
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SRM-1-3798AS PRC-R-2-1-1Side A Runout - Etched
SRM-1-3798BS PRC-R-2-1-1Side B Runout - Etched
9110.130Side A/B Label - Int'l Cat. No.
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM-1-3798
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia
1979- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 9111 055
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MX 191447 9111055-1A side
MX 19144 9111055-2B side
France
1979- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 9100 069
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | Mercury 9111 055First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | France | Mercury 9100 069First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Germany | Mercury 9111 055First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Italy | Mercury 9111 066First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Mercury 9111 055First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | UK | Mercury 9111 055First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Mercury SRM-1-3798First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Mercury SRM-1-3798First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Mercury SRM-1-3798LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1979 | Venezuela | Mercury 90.017First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Mercury 848 644-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Feel The Heat4:45
- A2God Help The Man5:06
- A3Have Mercy3:24
- A4Rockin' On The Road Again3:25
- A5Strangers4:18
- B1Rock Sugar5:28
- B2When Will It Be5:23
- B3Open Up Your Heart4:44
- B4Where Were You When I Needed You3:47
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Uprooted are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Uprooted are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Uprooted first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in Netherlands, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Mercury 9111 055.
How do I tell if my copy of Uprooted is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 9111 055, SRM-1-3798, 9100 069, 9111 066) 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 Uprooted 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.