UK
November 9, 1973- Label and catalog number
- Decca F 13467
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ZDR-54395-T1-1C M 1A side runout, stamped
ZDR-54008-T1-1C B 1B side runout, stamped
ZDR 54395A side label
ZDR 54008B side label
Thin LizzyThe Rocker
Vinyl pressings
The Rocker
by Thin Lizzy · 1973
16 pressings9 countriesClassic RockRock
The Rocker was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Rocker
10 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 5 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- Decca F 13467
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ZDR-54395-T1-1C KT 1Stamped runout, side A
ZDR-54008-T1-1C DC 1Stamped runout, side B
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- Decca F 13467
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Font Variation
- Runout / matrix
ZDR-54395-T1-1CStamped runout, side A
ZDR-54008-T1-1CStamped runout, side B
UK
November 9, 1973- Label and catalog number
- Decca F 13467
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- Decca F 13467
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · 4-prong push out centre
- Runout / matrix
ZDR-54395-T1-1CSide A runout
ZDR-54008-T1-1CSide B runout
ZDR 54395Side A label
ZDR 54008Side B label
Denmark
1973- Label and catalog number
- Decca F 13467
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Denmark | Decca F 13467First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Germany | Decca DL 25 607First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | Germany | Decca DL 25 607First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1973 | Ireland | Decca F 13467 / Decca ZDR 54395First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Italy | Decca F 13467First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1973 | UK | Decca F 13467First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | UK | Decca F 13467First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | UK | Decca F 13467First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | UK | Decca F 13467First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | UK | Decca F 13467First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Sweden | Decca F 134677", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Sweden | Decca F 134677", Single, Jukebox | 7", Single, Jukebox |
| 1974 | South Africa | Decca FM 76267", Single | 7", Single |
| 1974 | Japan | London Records TOP-18697", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Spain | Decca MO 16597", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AThe Rocker2:41
- BHere I Go Again
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Rocker are there?
16 vinyl pressings of The Rocker are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1973 and 1977.
When was The Rocker first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in UK, Denmark, Germany, Ireland and more. One of them is Decca F 13467, released November 9, 1973.
How do I tell if my copy of The Rocker is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F 13467, DL 25 607) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZDR-54395-T1-1C M 1 and ZDR-54008-T1-1C B 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Rocker 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.
