US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 9921
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
XSM150800-1A P C3 oA-side runout
XSM150801-1A P C3 oB-side runout
XSM 158000A-side label
XSM 158001B-side label
The Moog MachineSwitched-On Rock
Vinyl pressings
Switched-On Rock
by The Moog Machine · 1969
17 pressings9 countriesPop RockExperimentalElectronicRock
Switched-On Rock was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Switched-On Rock
14 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 9 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
1969- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 9921
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
XSM150800-1B I T 3V oRun out, side A / stamped
XSM150800-1B I T 3V oRun out, side B / stamped
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 9921
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 9921
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
XSM150800-1D / S (in triangle) oRun out, side A / stamped (except S, etched)
XSM150801-1C S A4Run out, side B / stamped (except S, etched)
XSM150800-1B / T oVariant 1 Runout, side A stamped
XSM150801-1B / T ̷C̷ ̷ oVariant 1 Runout, side B stamped
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 9921
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
0 XSM150800-1D 1 S A2Side A runout
0 XSM150801-1C S A4Side B runout
XSM 158000Side A Label
XSM 158001Side B Label
UK
1969- Label and catalog number
- CBS S 63807
- Format
- Album, LP
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Australia | CBS SBP 233730First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | Canada | Columbia CS 9921First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | Canada | Columbia CS 9921First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | Colombia | CBS CLS-4179First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Germany | CBS S 63807First yearAlbum, LP | Album, LP |
| 1969 | Netherlands | CBS S 63807 / CBS CS 9921First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | New Zealand | CBS SBP 473711 / CBS CS 9921First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | South Africa | CBS ASF 1462First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | CBS S 63807First yearAlbum, LP | Album, LP |
| 1969 | US | Columbia CS 9921First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Columbia CS 9921First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | Columbia CS 9921First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | Columbia CS 9921First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Columbia CS 9921First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Columbia CS 9921LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | Canada | Columbia CS 9921LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | CBS 63807LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Spinning Wheel
- A2Jumpin' Jack Flash
- A3The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy)
- A4Get Back
- A5Yummy Yummy Yummy
- B1The Weight
- B2Time Of The Season
- B3Aquarius / Let The Sunshine In
- B4You Keep Me Hangin' On
- B5Hey Jude
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Switched-On Rock are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Switched-On Rock are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Switched-On Rock first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Columbia CS 9921.
How do I tell if my copy of Switched-On Rock is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CS 9921, S 63807, SBP 233730, CLS-4179) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XSM150800-1A P C3 o and XSM150801-1A P C3 o. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Switched-On Rock 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.