US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 24-4026
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
POLP80093 MR (in circle) ∆14692 STERLING LHA-side runout
POLP80094 MR (in circle) ∆14692-X STERLING LHB-side runout
Vinyl pressings
Rock Encounter
by Sabicas · 1970
18 pressings7 countriesBlues RockFlamencoHard RockRock
Rock Encounter was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Encounter
11 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 5 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
1970- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 24-4026
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
POLP 80094 JKP (handwritten) STERLING (Printed)Side 2
POLP 80093 3 (handwritten) STERLING (Printed)Side 1
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 24-4026
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 24-4026
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
POLP80093 MR (in circle) ∆14692 STERLING LHA-side runout
POLP80094 MR (in circle) ∆14692-X STERLING LHB-side runout
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 24-4026
- Format
- LP, Promo
UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2482 023
- 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Canada | Polydor 2425 024First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Germany | Polydor 2425 024First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Germany | Polydor 2425 024First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1970 | Germany | Polydor 2425 024First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Spain | Polydor 24 25 024First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | UK | Polydor 2482 023First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | Polydor 24-4026First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | Polydor 24-4026First yearLP, Promo · Promo | LP, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | Polydor 24-4026First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | Polydor 24-4026First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Polydor 24-4026First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Japan | Polydor MP 2130LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | Germany | Polydor 2425 024LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1977 | Germany | Polydor 2425 024LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Yugoslavia | PGP RTB LP 5970 / Polydor 2425 024LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Yugoslavia | PGP RTB LP 5970 / Polydor 2425 024LP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Germany | Long Hair LHC153LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Polydor 2425 024LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Inca Song5:15
- A2Joe's Tune3:49
- A3Zapateado9:38
- A4Zambra4:02
- B1Handclaps0:31
- B2Flamenco Rock6:13
- B3Bulerias7:25
- B4Farruca4:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rock Encounter are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Rock Encounter are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1970 and 2015.
When was Rock Encounter first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, UK, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Polydor 24-4026.
How do I tell if my copy of Rock Encounter is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 24-4026, 2482 023, 2425 024, 24 25 024) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, POLP80093 MR (in circle) ∆14692 STERLING LH and POLP80094 MR (in circle) ∆14692-X STERLING LH. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rock Encounter 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.