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Classic Rock (1966 - 1988)

by Various Artists · 1988

10 pressings9 countriesClassic RockRock

Classic Rock (1966 - 1988) was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Classic Rock (1966 - 1988)

4 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 3 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.

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.

1980s8 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1988AustraliaAtlantic 81935-1LP, Compilation, Reissue, StereoLP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo
1988CanadaAtlantic 78 19351First yearCompilation, LPCompilation, LP
1988GermanyAtlantic 781 935-1LP, Compilation, Promo, Reissue · PromoLP, Compilation, Promo, Reissue · Promo
1988GreeceAtlantic 781 935-1First yearCompilationCompilation
1988GreeceAtlantic 781 935-1First yearLP, Compilation, White LabelLP, Compilation, White Label
1988USAtlantic 7 81908-1First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1989South AfricaAtlantic ATD 11826LP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1989VenezuelaAtlantic 25012-L / Atlantic 25.012LP, CompilationLP, Compilation
Year unknown2 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
?BrazilAtlantic 675.8016LP, Compilation, ReissueLP, Compilation, Reissue
?EuropeAtlantic 781 935-1LP, Compilation, ReissueLP, Compilation, Reissue

Tracklist

  1. A1In The Midnight Hour4:00
  2. A2For What It's Worth3:00
  3. A3You Keep Me Hanging On7:20
  4. A4Dazed And Confused6:27
  5. B1Suite: Judy Blue Eyes7:22
  6. B2Whole Lotta Love5:33
  7. B3Ohio3:00
  8. I've Seen All Good People
  9. C1Stairway To Heaven7:55
  10. C2Highway To Hell3:26
  11. C3Black In Black4:13
  12. C4Rough Boys3:59
  13. D1Urgent3:57
  14. D2You Can't Stop Rock 'N' Roll4:43
  15. D3Round And Round4:22
  16. D4All I Need Is A Miracle4:10
  17. D5Heaven Knows4:02

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of Classic Rock (1966 - 1988) are there?

10 vinyl pressings of Classic Rock (1966 - 1988) are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1988 and 1989.

When was Classic Rock (1966 - 1988) first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1988, in US, Canada, Greece. One of them is Atlantic 7 81908-1.

How do I tell if my copy of Classic Rock (1966 - 1988) is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7 81908-1, 78 19351, 781 935-1) 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 Classic Rock (1966 - 1988) 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.

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