France
1978- Label and catalog number
- IPG 78.007
- Format
- 12"
RocketsOn The Road Again
Vinyl pressings
On The Road Again
by Rockets · 1978
19 pressings8 countriesDiscoElectronic
On The Road Again 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 On The Road Again
17 pressings came out in 1978, 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.
France
1978- Label and catalog number
- IPG 88.009
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
France
1978- Label and catalog number
- IPG 78.007
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Tom N' Jerry Records T7 6005
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
T7-6005-A TM/JR STERLING I A1Runout side A, etched, except [STERLING] stamped
T7-6005-B TM/JR STERLING I A1Runout side B, etched, except [STERLING] stamped
(T7 6005 A)Label side-A
(T7 6005 B)Label side-B
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Tom N' Jerry Records TG 6005 (DJ)
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Blue
- Runout / matrix
TG-6005-A-1 TM/JR STERLING I B1CA Side Runout
TG-6005-B-1 TM/JR STERLING I Ʌ1AB Side Runout
TG 6005 AA Side Label
TG 6005 BB Side Label
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Tom N' Jerry Records T7 6005 (DJ)
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | RCA Victor TDS-033First year12" | 12" |
| 1978 | Australia | RCA Victor 103285First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Belgium | IPG 26 565First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Canada | Polydor DJ 16First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Canada | Polydor 2065 402First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | France | IPG 78.007First year12" | 12" |
| 1978 | France | IPG 78.007First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | France | IPG 88.009First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Germany | Ariola Montana 100 048 / Ariola Montana 100 048-100First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1978 | Italy | Derby DBR 10065First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Italy | Derby DBR 10065First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Italy | Derby DBR 10065First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1978 | Italy | Derby 10065First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Spain | Ariola 0095First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | Tom N' Jerry Records TG 6005 (DJ)First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo, Colored vinyl |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Italy | Dig It International DMX 1030912" | 12" |
| 1997 | Italy | S.O.B. (Sound Of The Bomb) SOB 30312", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AOn The Road Again8:50
- BOn The Road Again3:44
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of On The Road Again are there?
19 vinyl pressings of On The Road Again are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1978 and 1997.
When was On The Road Again first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in France, US, Australia, Belgium and more. One of them is IPG 78.007.
How do I tell if my copy of On The Road Again is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 78.007, 88.009, T7 6005, TG 6005 (DJ)) 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 On The Road Again 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.
