US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Epic KE 31563
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
PAL 31563Runout Side A
PBL 31563Runout Side B
P PAL 31563-1CRunout Side A, stamped (Variant 1)
P PBL 31563-1BRunout Side B, stamped (Variant 1)
The Elvin Bishop BandRock My Soul
Vinyl pressings
Rock My Soul
by The Elvin Bishop Band · 1972
16 pressings6 countriesElectric BluesBlues
Rock My Soul was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 My Soul
10 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 5 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.
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Epic KE 31563
- Format
- LP, Album · Santa Maria Pressing, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
(0 Stamped): 0 PAL 31563-1B S B5Side A (version 2)
(0 Stamped): o PBL 31563-1A 1S 7Side B (version 2)
(Label Side 1): AL 31563
(Label Side 2): BL 31563
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Epic KE 31563
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold, Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PAL 31563-1B oRunout Side A
PBL 31563-1A I oRunout Side B
AL 31563Side A Label
BL 31563Side B Label
Australia
1972- Label and catalog number
- Epic ELPS 3652
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1972- Label and catalog number
- Epic KE 31563
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
Canada
1972- Label and catalog number
- Epic KE 31563
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
PAL 31563-1A 1 (circled) 2GSide A
PBL 31563-1A 1 (circled) C2-GSide B
AL 31563Side A Label
BL 31563Side B Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Australia | Epic ELPS 3652First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Canada | Epic KE 31563First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Canada | Epic KE 31563First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Canada | Epic KE 31563First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Japan | CBS/Sony ECPL 66First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Japan | Epic ECPL-66First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1972 | Netherlands | Epic S 65295First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Epic KE 31563First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Epic KE 31563First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Epic KE 31563First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Epic KE 31563LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 1973 | Venezuela | CBS MOT-60.018LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Epic KE 31563LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | Epic KE 31563LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Epic E 31563LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Epic KE 31563LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Rock My Soul2:46
- A2Holler And Shout2:38
- A3Let It Shine3:18
- A4Don't Mind If I Do2:00
- A5Rock Bottom2:58
- A6Last Mile2:50
- B1Have A Good Time2:47
- B2Wings Of A Bird3:36
- B3Old Man Trouble3:47
- B4Out Behind The Barn2:51
- B5Stomp3:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rock My Soul are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Rock My Soul are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1972 and 1973.
When was Rock My Soul first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US, Australia, Canada, Japan and more. One of them is Epic KE 31563.
How do I tell if my copy of Rock My Soul is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KE 31563, ELPS 3652, ECPL 66, S 65295) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PAL 31563 and PBL 31563. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rock My Soul 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.