Germany
December 1977- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 6370 423
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Withdrawn
- Runout / matrix
10 AA6370423 1Y//2 320 1 BRunout A, stamped
10 AA6370423 2Y 320 1 ARunout B, stamped
AA 6370 423.1 YLabel A
AA 6370 423.2 YLabel B
The Sensational Alex Harvey BandRock Drill
Vinyl pressings
Rock Drill
by The Sensational Alex Harvey Band · 1977
12 pressings6 countriesProg RockHard RockRock
Rock Drill was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Drill
3 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Scandinavia
1977- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 6370 423
- Format
- LP, Album · - Withdrawn
- Runout / matrix
6370 423 A3 1P 78 TA 710Side A runout, stamped
6370 423 B 1P 78 FE 710 2Side B runout, stamped
Scandinavia
1977- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 6370.423-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
TOPS 114 A//1 E 11 2Side A runout, stamped
TOPS 114 B//3 E 1 2 1Side B runout, stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Scandinavia | Vertigo 6370 423First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Scandinavia | Vertigo 6370.423-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Germany | Vertigo 6370 423First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Australia | Vertigo 6370 423LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Germany | Vertigo 6370 423LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1978 | Germany | Vertigo 6370 423LP, Album, Misprint, Stereo | LP, Album, Misprint, Stereo |
| 1978 | Italy | Vertigo 6370 423LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | New Zealand | Vertigo 6370423LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Scandinavia | Vertigo 6370 423LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | UK | Mountain TOPS 114LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | UK | Sahara Records SAH 118LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1986 | UK | Samurai SAH 118LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- The Rock Drill Suite
- B1Booids1:38
- B2Who Murdered Sex?5:16
- B3Nightmare City3:48
- B4Water Beastie4:50
- B5Mrs. Blackhouse3:34
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rock Drill are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Rock Drill are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1977 and 1986.
When was Rock Drill first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Germany, Scandinavia. One of them is Vertigo 6370 423, released December 1977.
How do I tell if my copy of Rock Drill is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6370 423, 6370.423-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 10 AA6370423 1Y//2 320 1 B and 10 AA6370423 2Y 320 1 A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rock Drill 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.
