Spain
1964- Label and catalog number
- Odeon DSOE 16.641
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
7TSO 1802Side A
7TSO 1803Side B
The BeatlesRock And Roll Music
Vinyl pressings
Rock And Roll Music
by The Beatles · 1964
11 pressings2 countriesBeatRock & RollRockPop
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
5 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.
Spain
1964- Label and catalog number
- Odeon DSOE 16.641
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
7TSO 1802Side A
7TSO 1803Side B
Spain
1964- Label and catalog number
- Odeon DSOE 16.641
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
7TSO 1802 ◊M 1Runout, side A, stamped, variant 1
7TSO 1803 ◊O 1Runout, side B, stamped, variant 1
7TSO 1802 GA◊ 1Runout, side A, stamped, variant 2
7TSO 1803 =TL◊ 1Runout, side B, stamped, variant 2
Spain
1964- Label and catalog number
- Odeon DSOE 16.641
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
7TSO 1802Side A
7TSO 1803Side B
Spain
1964- Label and catalog number
- Odeon DSOE 16.641
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
7TSO 1802Side A
7TSO 1803Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Spain | Odeon DSOE 16.641First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1964 | Spain | Odeon DSOE 16.641First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1964 | Spain | Odeon DSOE 16.641First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1964 | Spain | Odeon DSOE 16.641First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1964 | Spain | Odeon DSOE 16.641First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1965 | Sweden | Parlophone GEOS 2317", 45 RPM, EP, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Misprint |
| 1965 | Sweden | Parlophone GEOS 2317", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1965 | Sweden | Parlophone GEOS 2317", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1968 | Sweden | Parlophone GEOS 2317", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Spain | Odeon 1J 016-04.665 M / Odeon DSOE 16.6417", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| ? | Spain | Odeon DSOE 16.641 / Odeon 1 J 016-04.665 M7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Rock And Roll Music
- A2Baby's In Black
- B1No Reply
- B2I'm A Loser
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rock And Roll Music are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Rock And Roll Music are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1964 and 1968.
When was Rock And Roll Music first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in Spain. One of them is Odeon DSOE 16.641.
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 DSOE 16.641) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7TSO 1802 and 7TSO 1803. 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.
