Jamaica
1978- Label and catalog number
- Studio One
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
SC 155
Sound DimensionReal Rock
Vinyl pressings
Real Rock
by Sound Dimension · 1978
17 pressings2 countriesReggae
Real Rock 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 Real Rock
2 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year. 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.
Jamaica
1978- Label and catalog number
- Studio One
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
SC155ARunout, Side A
SC155BRunout, Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Jamaica | Studio OneFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Jamaica | Studio OneFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Jamaica | Studio One JRS-51227", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Year unknown14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Studio One7", Single | 7", Single |
| ? | Jamaica | Studio One7", 45 RPM, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, White Label |
| ? | Jamaica | Studio One7", Single | 7", Single |
| ? | Jamaica | Studio One7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Studio One7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Studio One7", Single | 7", Single |
| ? | Jamaica | Studio One7", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | Studio One7", Single | 7", Single |
| ? | Jamaica | Studio One7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Jamaica | Studio One7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Jamaica | Studio One7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Studio One7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Jamaica | Studio One7", Single | 7", Single |
| ? | US | Studio One JRS-51227", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AReal Rock
- BReal Dub
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Real Rock are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Real Rock are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1978 and 1998.
When was Real Rock first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Jamaica. One of them is Studio One.
How do I tell if my copy of Real Rock is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SC 155. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Real Rock 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.