UK
May 1976- Label and catalog number
- Decca ROOTS 2
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo, Mono · Label Variant
- Runout / matrix
Z-XARL-14173.P-1W BC 1Runout side A
Z-XARL-14174.P-1W BH 1Runout side B
Z/XARL 14173PLabel side A
Z/XARL 14174PLabel side B
The ZombiesRock Roots
Vinyl pressings
Rock Roots
by The Zombies · 1976
10 pressings5 countriesBeatRockPop
Rock Roots 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 Rock Roots
6 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 4 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.
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- Decca ROOTS 2Decca ROOTS.2
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
Z-XARL-14173.P-1W U 1Side A, stamped, variant 1
Z-XARL-14174.P-1W B B 1Side B, stamped, variant 1
Z-XARL-14173.P-1W C 1Side A, stamped, variant 2
Z-XARL-14174.P-1W K 1Side B, stamped, variant 2
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- Decca ROOTS 2
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo, Mono · Label Variant
- Runout / matrix
Z-XARL-14173.P-1W 2 D 3Runout 1 stamped, variant 1
Z-XARL-14174.P-1W 2 D 2Runout 2 stamped, variant 1
Z-XARL-14173.P-1W 1 CRunout 1 stamped, variant 2
Z-XARL-14174.P-1W 1 KRunout 2 stamped, variant 2
Australia
1976- Label and catalog number
- Decca VMP 1018
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Greece
1976- Label and catalog number
- Decca ROOTS 2
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Italy
1976- Label and catalog number
- Decca ROOTSI 2
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
Z-XARL-14173 P-1W D
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Australia | Decca VMP 1018First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1976 | Greece | Decca ROOTS 2First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1976 | Italy | Decca ROOTSI 2First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 1976 | UK | Decca ROOTS 2 / Decca ROOTS.2First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 1976 | UK | Decca ROOTS 2First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 1976 | UK | Decca ROOTS 2First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Spain | Decca 64 95 077LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | UK | Decca ROOTS 2LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1981 | UK | Decca ROOTS 2LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1982 | UK | Decca ROOTS 2LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1She's Not There2:25
- A2You Make Me Feel Good2:40
- A3Leave Me Be2:50
- A4Indication2:07
- A5How We Were Before2:02
- A6I Remember When I Loved Her2:10
- A7Is This The Dream2:10
- A8Woman2:25
- B1Tell Her No2:02
- B2Whenever You're Ready2:40
- B3I Love You3:03
- B4Summer Time2:12
- B5I Can't Make Up My Mind2:30
- B6Remember You1:58
- B7Gotta Get A Hold Of Myself2:23
- B8Goin' Out Of My Head3:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rock Roots are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Rock Roots are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1976 and 1982.
When was Rock Roots first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in UK, Australia, Greece, Italy. One of them is Decca ROOTS 2, released May 1976.
How do I tell if my copy of Rock Roots is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ROOTS 2, VMP 1018, ROOTSI 2) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, Z-XARL-14173.P-1W BC 1 and Z-XARL-14174.P-1W BH 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rock Roots 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.
