Germany
1976- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAS 29 943 XOT
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
Rocky Road
by The Ventures · 1976
20 pressings16 countriesFunkDiscoFunk / Soul
Rocky Road was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Rocky Road
19 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 16 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
1976- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-LA586-G
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
UA-LA 586-1 (SET 1) [Artisan Drum] ̷U̷ AR #30A Side Runout
UA-LA 586-2 (SET 2) [Artisan Drum] ̷U̷ AR 3 #38B Side Runout
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-LA586-G
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
UA-LA 586-1 (SET 1) [Artisan Drum] ̷U̷ ARA Side Runout
UA-LA 586-2 (SET 2) [Artisan Drum] ̷U̷ AR 3B Side Runout
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-LA586-G
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
TI UA-LA 586-1-1Runout side A
TI UA-LA-586-2-2Runout, side B
Artisan logoStamped on both sides
Australia
1976- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records L 35867
- Format
- LP, Album
Brazil
1976- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UALP - 12053
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Australia | United Artists Records L 35867First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Brazil | United Artists Records UALP - 12053First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Canada | United Artists Records UA-LA586-GFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | France | United Artists Records UAS 29970First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Germany | United Artists Records UAS 29 943 XOTFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | India | United Artists Records UA-LA586-GFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Italy | United Artists Records UAS 29943First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Japan | Liberty LLS-80500 / United Artists Records UA-LA586-GFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Japan | Liberty LLS-80500First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Mexico | United Artists Records GX 01 823First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | New Zealand | United Artists Records L 35867First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Peru | United Artists Records UAI 586 YFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Portugal | United Artists Records LP-S-13-20First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Singapore | United Artists Records UA-LA586-GFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | United Artists Records UA-LA586-GFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Moonlight Serenade
- A2Daylight
- A3Temptation, Temptation
- B1Superstar Revue
- B2The Stroke
- B3Step Out
- B4Gotta Be Stronger
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rocky Road are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Rocky Road are listed here, from 16 countries.
When was Rocky Road first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Germany, US, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is United Artists Records UAS 29 943 XOT.
How do I tell if my copy of Rocky Road is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use UAS 29 943 XOT, UA-LA586-G, L 35867, UALP - 12053) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rocky Road 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.
