US
1977- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-LA777-G
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
TI UALA 7̶6̶3̶-1-1 777 B4A-Side Runout Etching
TI UALA 7̶6̶3̶-2-1 777 A3B-Side Runout Etching
Roderick FalconerVictory In Rock City
Vinyl pressings
Victory In Rock City
by Roderick Falconer · 1977
12 pressings9 countriesPop RockRockPop
Victory In Rock City was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Victory In Rock City
10 pressings came out in 1977, 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.
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-LA777-G
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
UALA 7̷6̷3̷-1 UALA 777-1Runout, side A
UALA 7̷6̷3̷-2 UALA 777-2 3Runout, side B
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-LA777-G
- Format
- LP, Album, Misprint, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
33 UALA 7̷6̷3̷-1 UALA 777-1Runout A etch, variant 1
33 UALA 7̷6̷3̷-2 UALA 777-2Runout B etch, variant 1
UALA 7̷6̷3̷-777-1Runout A etch, variant 2
UALA 7̷6̷3̷-777-2 3Runout B etch, variant 2
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAG 30100
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1977- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-LA777-G
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
UALA 777-G-A TXRunout A etched
UALA 777-G-D TXDRunout B etched
Germany
1977- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAS 30 100 XOT
- 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 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Canada | United Artists Records UA-LA777-GFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Germany | United Artists Records UAS 30 100 XOTFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Italy | United Artists Records UAL 24061First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Netherlands | United Artists Records 5c 062-99204First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | New Zealand | United Artists Records L 36353First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Spain | United Artists Records 25.115-IFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | UK | United Artists Records UAG 30100First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | UK | United Artists Records UAG 30100LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1977 | US | United Artists Records UA-LA777-GFirst yearLP, Album, Misprint, Stereo | LP, Album, Misprint, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | United Artists Records UA-LA777-GFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | United Artists Records UA-LA777-GFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Japan | United Artists Records GP-547 / United Artists Records GP 547LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Rock City3:14
- A2That's Not Normal4:44
- A3Show Me Something More4:47
- A4Empire Man4:24
- B1Hard Times4:22
- B2Rock City 23:57
- B3Fame Is A Ball And Chain4:43
- B4Prologue2:05
- B5Victory4:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Victory In Rock City are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Victory In Rock City are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1977 and 1978.
When was Victory In Rock City first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, UK, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is United Artists Records UA-LA777-G.
How do I tell if my copy of Victory In Rock City is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use UA-LA777-G, UAG 30100, UAS 30 100 XOT, UAL 24061) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TI UALA 7̶6̶3̶-1-1 777 B4 and TI UALA 7̶6̶3̶-2-1 777 A3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Victory In Rock City 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.