France
1978- Label and catalog number
- IPG 170.008
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
AREACEM 170008A JS1Side A
AREACEM 170008B JS1Side B
Vinyl pressings
On The Road Again
by Rockets · 1978
18 pressings11 countriesSpace RockDiscoElectronicRock
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
13 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 10 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- Tom N' Jerry Records TA 4704
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Tom N' Jerry Records TA 4704 DJ
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
TA 4704A 1 TM/JR FSide A runout etched
STERLING I A2Side A runout stamped
TA 4704B 1 TM/JR LSide B runout etched
STERLING I A1Side B runout stamped
Australia
1978- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor VPL1 4110
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
Canada
1978- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2424 180
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2424 180-A SNBSide A run-out area
2424 180 B SNBSide B run-out area
Germany
1978- Label and catalog number
- Ariola Montana 200 205-320Montana 200 205
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
200205 A-1/78S Made in GermanyRunout side A, stamped
200205 B-1/78S Ⅱ Made in GermanyRunout side A, [Ⅱ etched], stamped
S 200 205 ALabel side A
S 200 205 BLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | RCA Victor VPL1 4110First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Canada | Polydor 2424 180First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | France | IPG 170.008First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Germany | Ariola Montana 200 205-320 / Montana 200 205First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Greece | Minos MILP 10037First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Italy | Derby DBR 20014First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Italy | Derby DBR 20014LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1978 | Italy | Derby DBR 20014First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Philippines | Ariola Montana 200 205-320 / Montana 200 205First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Scandinavia | Sonet SLP-3037First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Scandinavia | Sonet SLP-3037First yearLP, Album, White Label, Stereo | LP, Album, White Label, Stereo |
| 1978 | Spain | Ariola 26056-I / Ariola 26.056-IFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Tom N' Jerry Records TA 4704First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Tom N' Jerry Records TA 4704 DJFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Italy | Mission Control RLP 010200LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Repress · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Repress · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | Europe | 111 Records 111-047LPLP, Album, Limited Edition, Remastered, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Remastered, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Italy | Mission Control RLP 010200LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2022 | Italy | Intermezzo srl RLP 010200 (PIC)LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Picture Disc, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Picture disc | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Picture Disc, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Picture disc |
Tracklist
- A1On The Road Again8:50
- A2Cosmic Race4:15
- A3Venus Rapsody4:18
- B1Space Rock4:00
- B2Astrolights6:10
- B3Electro-Voice2:48
- B4Sci Fi Boogie4:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of On The Road Again are there?
18 vinyl pressings of On The Road Again are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1978 and 2022.
When was On The Road Again first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in France, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is IPG 170.008.
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 170.008, TA 4704, TA 4704 DJ, VPL1 4110) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AREACEM 170008A JS1 and AREACEM 170008B JS1. 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.
