Norway
1965- Label and catalog number
- Odeon ND 7438
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
7XCLN 357Etched on side A in the runout.
7XCLN 358Etched on side B in the runout.
The BeatlesRock And Roll Music
Vinyl pressings
Rock And Roll Music
by The Beatles · 1965
29 pressings9 countriesRock & RollBeatRock
Rock And Roll Music was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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
20 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year, in 7 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.
Norway
1965- Label and catalog number
- Odeon ND 7438
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Norway
1965- Label and catalog number
- Odeon ND 7438
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Yellow sleeve
- Runout / matrix
7XCLN 357Etched on side A in the runout.
7XCLN 358Etched on side B in the runout.
7XCLN 357Label Side A
7XCLN 358Label Side B
Norway
1965- Label and catalog number
- Odeon ND 7438
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7XCLN-357Etched on side A in the runout, variant 1
7XCLN-358Etched on side B in the runout, variant 1
7XCLN 357 KEtched on side A, runout, variant 2
7XCLN 358 KEtched on side B, runout, variant 2
Argentina
March 5, 1965- Label and catalog number
- Odeon Pops DTOA 8021
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
3-7 ce/f 1616Printed on label and stamped on runout. Side A
3-7 ce/f 1617Printed on label and stamped on runout. Side B
Bolivia
1965- Label and catalog number
- Odeon Pops 71-3119
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-1-3396-A
45-1-3396-B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 29 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Bolivia | Odeon Pops 71-3119First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Brazil | Odeon 7I-3119First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Brazil | Odeon 7I-3119First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Denmark | Odeon ND 7438First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1965 | Denmark | Odeon ND 7438First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Denmark | Odeon ND 7438First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Denmark | Odeon ND 7438First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Denmark | Odeon ND 7438First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Denmark | Odeon ND 7438First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Denmark | Odeon ND 7438First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Denmark | Odeon ND 7438First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | France | Odeon SO 10128First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox |
| 1965 | Norway | Odeon ND 7438First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Norway | Odeon ND 7438First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1965 | Norway | Odeon ND 7438First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Brazil | Odeon 45I-33967", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | EMI 00467", 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| ? | Argentina | EMI 18397", 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| ? | Bolivia | Odeon Pops BO - 10407", 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| ? | Brazil | Odeon 7I-31197", Reissue | 7", Reissue |
| ? | Finland | Parlophone DPY 6787", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Iran | Top 4 EX40267", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | Norway | Odeon ND 74387", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
Tracklist
- ARock And Roll Music
- BEight Days A Week
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rock And Roll Music are there?
29 vinyl pressings of Rock And Roll Music are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1965 and 1974.
When was Rock And Roll Music first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in Norway, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil and more. One of them is Odeon ND 7438.
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 ND 7438, DTOA 8021, 71-3119, 7I-3119) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7XCLN 357 and 7XCLN 358. 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.
