US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Epic JE 36506
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PAL 36506-1A AZ CBA Side Etched variant 1
PBL 36506-1A AZ CBB Side Etched variant 1
PAL 36506-1D AZ CBA Side Etched variant 2
PBL 36506-1D AZ CBB Side Etched variant 2
Stanley ClarkeRocks, Pebbles And Sand
Vinyl pressings
Rocks, Pebbles And Sand
by Stanley Clarke · 1980
24 pressings9 countriesJazz-RockJazz-FunkProg RockFunk
Rocks, Pebbles And Sand was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Rocks, Pebbles And Sand
18 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 9 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- Epic JE 36506
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T1 PAL 36506-1F AZCBSide 1 Runout Etched, Variant 1
T1 PBL 36506-1GSide 2 Runout Etched, Variant 1
T1 PAL 3̶6̶5̶0̶5̶-1F 36506 AZ cbSide 1 Runout Etched, Variant 2
T1 PBL 36505-1HSide 2 Runout Etched, Variant 2
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Epic JE 36506
- Format
- LP, Album · Pitman
- Runout / matrix
PAL-36506-1C P(stamped) PAL-36505-1C(strikethrough) AZcb P(stamped)Side A
PBL-36506-1D P(stamped) PBL-36505-1D(strikethrough) AZcb 5Side B
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Epic JE 36506
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PAL- 3̶6̶5̶0̶5̶ -1F 36506 AZ CB B 1 o T1A side runout, variant 1
PBL- ̶3̶6̶5̶0̶5̶ -1C 36506 AZ CB B 4 o T1B side runout, variant 1
PAL- 3̶6̶5̶0̶5̶ -1F 36506 AZ CB B3 KS-D.C.# R4F1B3 o T1A side runout, variant 2
PBL- ̶3̶6̶5̶0̶5̶ -1G 36506 AZ CB B 2 o T1B side runout, variant 2
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Epic JE 36506
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
PAL 36506-1A AZ CBA Side Etched
PBL 36506-1A AZ CBB Side Etched
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 84342Epic S EPC 84342
- Format
- LP, Album, 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single · Bonus
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | Epic ELPS 4079First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Brazil | CBS 144414 / Epic 144.414First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Europe | Epic EPC 84342First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Europe | Epic EPC 84342 / Epic 84342First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Europe | Epic EPC 84342First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Japan | Epic 25-3P-216First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Japan | Epic 25-3P-216First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | New Zealand | Epic ELPS 4079First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Spain | Epic EPC 84342First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | UK | Epic EPC 84342 / Epic S EPC 84342First yearLP, Album, 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single | LP, Album, 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single |
| 1980 | UK | Epic EPC 84342 / Epic S EPC 84342First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | UK | Epic S EPC 84342First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1980 | US | Epic JE 36506First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Epic JE 36506First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | Epic JE 36506First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Epic EPC 32300 / Epic 32300LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Europe | Epic EPC 32300LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Spain | Epic EPC 32300LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Epic EPC 32300LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | UK | Epic EPC 84342LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Epic PE 36506LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Danger Street4:52
- A2All Hell Broke Loose4:56
- A3Rocks, Pebbles And Sand4:17
- A4Underestimation3:41
- B1You / Me Together4:03
- B2We Supply4:19
- The Story Of A Man And A Woman
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rocks, Pebbles And Sand are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Rocks, Pebbles And Sand are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Rocks, Pebbles And Sand first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in US, UK, Canada, Australia and more. One of them is Epic JE 36506.
How do I tell if my copy of Rocks, Pebbles And Sand is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JE 36506, EPC 84342, S EPC 84342, ELPS 4079) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PAL 36506-1A AZ CB and PBL 36506-1A AZ CB. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rocks, Pebbles And Sand 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.
