Germany
1976- Label and catalog number
- Shelter Records 17 983 AT
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
17983 A-2/77S Made In GermanyA side stamped
17083 B-1 /77 S Made In GermanyB side stamped
Tom Petty And The HeartbreakersAnything That's Rock 'N' Roll
Vinyl pressings
Anything That's Rock 'N' Roll
by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers · 1976
10 pressings5 countriesClassic RockRock
Anything That's Rock 'N' Roll 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 Anything That's Rock 'N' Roll
1 pressing came out in 1976, the album's first year. 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.
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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Germany | Shelter Records 17 983 ATFirst year7" | 7" |
| 1977 | Scandinavia | Shelter Records 6084 6057", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | UK | Shelter Records WIP 63967", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | Shelter Records WIP 639612", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1977 | UK | Shelter Records WIP 63967", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | UK | Shelter Records WIP 639612", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1977 | UK | Shelter Records WIP 63967", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | Shelter Records WIP 639612", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 1978 | Spain | Shelter Records 02.1311/9 / Mediterraneo 02.1311/97", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1978 | South Africa | Shelter Records PD 15557", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AAnything That's Rock 'N' Roll2:23
- BFooled Again (I Don't Like It)3:54
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Anything That's Rock 'N' Roll are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Anything That's Rock 'N' Roll are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1976 and 1978.
When was Anything That's Rock 'N' Roll first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Germany. One of them is Shelter Records 17 983 AT.
How do I tell if my copy of Anything That's Rock 'N' Roll is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 17 983 AT) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 17983 A-2/77S Made In Germany and 17083 B-1 /77 S Made In Germany. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Anything That's Rock 'N' Roll 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.
