US
1957- Label and catalog number
- London Records LL 1770
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARL-3563-1A Side
ARL-3564-1B Side
Tommy Steele And The SteelmenRock Around The World
Vinyl pressings
Rock Around The World
by Tommy Steele And The Steelmen · 1957
14 pressings9 countriesSoundtrackRock & RollRockabillyRock
Rock Around The World was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 Around The World
10 pressings came out in 1957, the album's first year, in 7 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
May 1957- Label and catalog number
- Decca LF 1288
- Format
- LP, 10", Album
- Runout / matrix
CA DRL-3563-1E 41 H H RTA side runout
CA DRL-3564-2E 1 1C RTB side runout
DRL.3563A side label
DRL.3564B side label
UK
November 1957- Label and catalog number
- Decca LF 1288
- Format
- LP, 10", Album
- Runout / matrix
CA DRL-3563-2EStamped runout A
CA DRL-3564-2EStamped runout B
DRL.3563Label A
DRL.3564Label A
UK
1957- Label and catalog number
- Decca LF 1288
- Format
- LP, 10", Album, Mono
Australia
1957- Label and catalog number
- Decca LFA 1288
- Format
- LP, 10", Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
CA DRL-3563-1ESide A runout
CA DRL-3564-1ESide B runout
DRL3563Side A label
DRL3564Side B label
Canada
1957- Label and catalog number
- London Records LL 1770
- Format
- LP
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Australia | Decca LFA 1288First yearLP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | Canada | London Records LL 1770First yearLP | LP |
| 1957 | New Zealand | Decca LFM 1288First yearLP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | Scandinavia | Decca LFM 1288First yearLP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | South Africa | Decca LF.1288First yearLP, 10" | LP, 10" |
| 1957 | South Africa | Decca LF 1288First yearLP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | UK | Decca LF 1288First yearLP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | London Records LL 1770First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | UK | Decca LF 1288First yearLP, 10", Album | LP, 10", Album |
| 1957 | UK | Decca LF 1288First yearLP, 10", Album | LP, 10", Album |
| 1958 | France | Decca LF 1288LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Spain | Discos Decca LF 1288 / Decca LF 1288LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | UK | Decca LFT 1288 / Decca LFT.1288LP, 10", Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Spain | Decca LF1288LP, 10", Album | LP, 10", Album |
Tracklist
- A1Take Me Back, Baby2:00
- A2Butterfingers2:15
- A3I Like1:40
- A4A Handful Of Songs2:20
- A5You Gotta Go2:05
- A6Water, Water2:15
- A7Cannibal Pot1:55
- B1Will It Be You?2:05
- B2Two Eyes1:40
- B3Build Up2:20
- B4Time To Kill1:55
- B5Elevator Rock1:50
- B6Doomsday Rock2:00
- B7Teenage Party2:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rock Around The World are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Rock Around The World are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1957 and 1981.
When was Rock Around The World first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is London Records LL 1770.
How do I tell if my copy of Rock Around The World is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LL 1770, LF 1288, LFA 1288, LFM 1288) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ARL-3563-1 and ARL-3564-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rock Around The World 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.
