Japan
August 5, 1965- Label and catalog number
- Odeon OP-4061
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
S7EJ-125 7 〄 E5 H5 I5 2Runout side A
S7EJ-126 6 〄Runout side B
S7EJ-125Label side A
S7EJ-126Label side B
The BeatlesRock And Roll Music
Vinyl pressings
Rock And Roll Music
by The Beatles · 1965
10 pressings1 countryRock & RollPop RockBeatRock
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
3 pressings came out in 1965, 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.
Japan
August 5, 1965- Label and catalog number
- Odeon OP-4061
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM · Red
- Runout / matrix
S7EJ-125 2 〄 D5Stamped A, variant 1
S7EJ-126 1 〄Stamped B, variant 1
S7EJ-125 24 〄 D6Stamped A, variant 2
S7EJ-126 27 〄Stamped B, variant 2
Japan
August 5, 1965- Label and catalog number
- Odeon OP-4061
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mispress · "3D effect"
- Runout / matrix
S7EJ-125Label side A
S7EJ-126Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Japan | Odeon OP-4061First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1965 | Japan | Odeon OP-4061First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1965 | Japan | Odeon OP-4061First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mispress | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mispress |
| 1967 | Japan | Odeon OP-40617", 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Japan | Apple Records AP-40617", 33 ⅓ RPM, Repress · Colored vinyl | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Repress · Colored vinyl |
| 1973 | Japan | Apple Records AP-40617", Repress | 7", Repress |
| 1979 | Japan | Odeon EAS-300057", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Odeon EAS-300057", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Japan | Odeon OP-40617", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Japan | Odeon OP-40617", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue · Colored vinyl | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Rock And Roll Music
- A2Eight Days A Week
- B1Mr Moonlight
- B2Kansas City/Hey-Hey-Hey-Hey!
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rock And Roll Music are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Rock And Roll Music are listed here, from 1 country, released between 1965 and 1979.
When was Rock And Roll Music first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in Japan. One of them is Odeon OP-4061, released August 5, 1965.
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 OP-4061) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, S7EJ-125 7 〄 E5 H5 I5 2 and S7EJ-126 6 〄. 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.
