Greece
1964- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone GMSP 74
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Vinyl pressings
Rock And Roll Music
by The Beatles · 1964
19 pressings5 countriesBeatRock
Rock And Roll Music was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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
2 pressings came out in 1964, 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.
Greece
1964- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone GMSP 74
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Special Edition · Multicolored
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Greece | Parlophone GMSP 74First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Greece | Parlophone GMSP 74First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Special Edition | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Special Edition |
| 1965 | Belgium | Odeon MO 200077", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Belgium | Odeon MO 200077", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl |
| 1965 | Belgium | Odeon MO 200077", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl |
| 1965 | Germany | Odeon O 22 915 / Odeon 45-O-29 5357", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Germany | Odeon O 22 915 / Odeon 45-O-29 5357", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Switzerland | Ex Libris O 922 915 / Ex Libris 45-O-29 5357", 45 RPM, Single, Club Edition · Club edition | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1965 | Switzerland | Ex Libris O 922 915 / Ex Libris 45-O-29 5357", 45 RPM, Single, Club Edition · Club edition | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1965 | Belgium | Odeon MO 200077", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Germany | Odeon O 22 9157", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | Germany | Odeon O 22 9157", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Germany | Odeon O 22 915 / Odeon 22 9157", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1976 | Germany | Odeon O 22 915 / Odeon 22 9157", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Germany | Odeon O 229157", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1987 | Germany | Odeon O 229157", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Odeon O 22 9157", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| ? | Germany | Odeon O 22 915 / Odeon 45-O-29 5357", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Odeon O 22 9157", Single, Mono, 45 RPM · Mono | 7", Single, Mono, 45 RPM · Mono |
Tracklist
- ARock And Roll Music2:28
- BI'm A Loser2:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rock And Roll Music are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Rock And Roll Music are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1964 and 1987.
When was Rock And Roll Music first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in Greece. One of them is Parlophone GMSP 74.
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 GMSP 74) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. 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.
