UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- Brother Records K 14440Reprise Records RPS 1354
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
K 14440 A1 1G > ALLEN[crossed out]Runout side A
K 14440 B1 43 >Runout side B
Vinyl pressings
Rock And Roll Music
by The Beach Boys · 1976
28 pressings15 countriesRock & RollRock
Rock And Roll Music was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 And Roll Music
28 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 15 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.
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- Brother Records K 14440Reprise Records RPS 1354
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 4 Prong Centre
- Runout / matrix
K 14440 A1 1G > ALLEN[crossed out]Runout side A
K 14440 B1 43 >Runout side B
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records RPS 1354Brother Records RPS 1354
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
(UCA6112)SSide A Label
(UCA6113)SSide B Label
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Brother Records RPS 1354Reprise Records RPS 1354
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Santa Maria Pressing
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records RPS 1354Brother Records RPS 1354
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
RPS-1354-A / UCA-6112-S-WW1 S.C · ──◁Runout side A, etched - variant 1
RPS-1354-B / UCA-6113-S-WW1 SC · ──◁Runout side B, etched - variant 1
RPS-1354-A / UCA-6112-S-WW1 S.C #3 · ──◁Runout side A, etched - variant 2
RPS-1354-B / UCA-6113-S-WW1 SC #2 · ──◁Runout side B, etched - variant 2
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records RPS 1354Brother Records RPS 1354
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
RPS-1354-A / UCA-6112-S-LW1 SG · · ✲Runout Side A, Etched
RPS-1354-B / UCA-6113-S-LW1 ✲Runout Side B, Etched
(UCA6112)SSide A Label
(UCA6113)SSide B Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 28 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s28 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Argentina | Reprise Records 32.424 / Music Hall 32.424First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Argentina | Brother Records 32.424 / Music Hall 32.424First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Australia | Brother Records RPS 1354 / Reprise Records RPS 1354First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Benelux | Reprise Records 14 440 / Reprise Records 14440First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Brazil | Reprise Records 14.000First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Canada | Reprise Records REP 1354 / Brother Records REP 1354First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Canada | Reprise Records REP 1354First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Canada | Reprise Records REP 1354 / Brother Records REP 1354First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | France | Reprise Records 14 440 / Brother Records 14 440First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | France | Reprise Records 14 440 / Brother Records 14 440First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | Netherlands | Brother Records K 14440 / Reprise Records RPS 1354First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | New Zealand | Reprise Records RPS 1354First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Rhodesia | Reprise Records RPS 1354First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | South Africa | Reprise Records R21 234First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1976 | Spain | Warner Bros. Records 45-1394 / Hispavox 45-1394 (SN)First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ARock And Roll Music2:26
- BThe T M Song1:34
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rock And Roll Music are there?
28 vinyl pressings of Rock And Roll Music are listed here, from 15 countries.
When was Rock And Roll Music first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in UK, US, Germany, Netherlands and more. One of them is Brother Records K 14440.
How do I tell if my copy of Rock And Roll Music is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use K 14440, RPS 1354, REP 14 440, REP 14440) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, K 14440 A1 1G > ALLEN[crossed out] and K 14440 B1 43 >. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rock And Roll Music 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.
