UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- Oriole 45-CB 1755
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
J 606Runout side A
J 607Runout side B
J.606Label side A
J.607Label side B
The SpotnicksThe Rocket Man
Vinyl pressings
The Rocket Man
by The Spotnicks · 1962
12 pressings6 countriesRockabillyInstrumentalRock
The Rocket Man was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 The Rocket Man
9 pressings came out in 1962, the album's first year, in 6 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
1962- Label and catalog number
- W & G WG-S-1530
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
W.G. S-1530-1
W.G. S-1530-2
Belgium
1962- Label and catalog number
- Discostar 45x1006
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
X 11054 - 1Etched Runout Side A
F-293 - BEtched Runout Side B
Denmark
1962- Label and catalog number
- Karusell KFF 362
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
KAR 362-ALabel A-Side
KAR 362-BLabel B-Side
Denmark
1962- Label and catalog number
- Karusell KFF 362
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
KAR 362-ALabel Side A
KAR 362-BLabel Side B
Sweden
1962- Label and catalog number
- Karusell KFF 362
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Blue vinyl
- Runout / matrix
KAR-362-ARunout side A
KAR-362-BRunout side B
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.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Australia | W & G WG-S-1530First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Belgium | Discostar 45x1006First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Denmark | Karusell KFF 362First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Denmark | Karusell KFF 362First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | France | President Hifi Records P 261First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox, Promo · Promo |
| 1962 | Sweden | Karusell KFF 362First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1962 | Sweden | Karusell KFF 362First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1962 | Sweden | Karusell KFF 362First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | UK | Oriole 45-CB 1755First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Belgium | Discovog 45 X 10067", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Belgium | Surprise JTU 8067", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Sweden | Karusell KFF 3627", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AThe Rocket Man
- BGalloping Guitars
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Rocket Man are there?
12 vinyl pressings of The Rocket Man are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1962 and 1978.
When was The Rocket Man first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in UK, Australia, Belgium, Denmark and more. One of them is Oriole 45-CB 1755.
How do I tell if my copy of The Rocket Man is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-CB 1755, WG-S-1530, 45x1006, KFF 362) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, J 606 and J 607. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Rocket Man 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.
