UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Creole Records CR 111
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Push-out centre
- Runout / matrix
CR 111 A-1 P 1 RJLRunout side A
CR 111 B-1 T 1Runout side B
The ChequersRock On Brother
Vinyl pressings
Rock On Brother
by The Chequers · 1975
10 pressings9 countriesSoulDiscoFunk / Soul
Rock On Brother was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 On Brother
8 pressings came out in 1975, 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.
Australia
1975- Label and catalog number
- Creole Records RNO- 128
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Australia
1975- Label and catalog number
- Creole Records RNO-128M7 Records Pty. Limited RNO-128
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Belgium
1975- Label and catalog number
- Disco 103
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
France
1975- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2056 465
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
POL 2056 465 1 380 CIDISEtched side A
POL 2056465 2 380 CIDISEtched side B
Germany
1975- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 16 481 AT
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Australia | Creole Records RNO- 128First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Australia | Creole Records RNO-128 / M7 Records Pty. Limited RNO-128First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Belgium | Disco 103First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | France | Polydor 2056 465First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Germany | Ariola 16 481 ATFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Ireland | Creole Records CR 111First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Netherlands | Killroy 2157 / Killroy KR 2157 KSFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | UK | Creole Records CR 111First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Italy | Aris AN 4117", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | South Africa | Gallo PD 12017", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ARock On Brother
- BTheme One
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rock On Brother are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Rock On Brother are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1975 and 1976.
When was Rock On Brother first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in UK, Australia, Belgium, France and more. One of them is Creole Records CR 111.
How do I tell if my copy of Rock On Brother is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CR 111, RNO- 128, RNO-128, 103) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CR 111 A-1 P 1 RJL and CR 111 B-1 T 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rock On Brother 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.