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Various ArtistsOriginal Memphis Rock & Roll Vol. 1

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Original Memphis Rock & Roll Vol. 1

by Various Artists · 1970

11 pressings7 countriesRock & RollRockabillyCountryRock

Original Memphis Rock & Roll Vol. 1 was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Original Memphis Rock & Roll Vol. 1

8 pressings came out in 1970, 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.

US

1970
Label and catalog number
Sun SUN 116
Format
LP, Compilation
Runout / matrix

XSBV130393-1A T 1Side A runout

XSBV130394-1A A 1 T 1Side B runout

Full details of this pressing

US

1970
Label and catalog number
Sun SUN 116
Format
LP, Compilation
Runout / matrix

P XSBV130393-1E A AA Side Runout

P XSBV130394-1E A 3B Side Runout

XSBV 130393A Side Label

XSBV 130394B Side Label

Full details of this pressing

Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.

All 11 vinyl pressings

By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.

1970s10 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1970AustraliaSun SNL-933788First yearLP, Compilation, StereoLP, Compilation, Stereo
1970CanadaSun SUN 116First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1970New ZealandSun SNL-933788First yearLP, Compilation, StereoLP, Compilation, Stereo
1970USSun SUN 116First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1970USSun Sun 116First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · PromoLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo
1970USSun Sun 116First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · PromoLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo
1970USSun Sun 116First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · PromoLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo
1970USSun SUN 116First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1971NetherlandsSun HJS 157LP, Compilation, StereoLP, Compilation, Stereo
1971UKSun 6467 006LP, CompilationLP, Compilation
Year unknown1 pressing
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
?GermanyBellaphon BI 1592 / Sun BI 1592LP, Compilation, StereoLP, Compilation, Stereo

Tracklist

  1. A1Whole Lotta Shakin' Going On2:52
  2. A2Blue Suede Shoes2:12
  3. A3You Are My Sunshine2:22
  4. A4Rock & Roll Ruby2:51
  5. A5Honey Don't2:45
  6. A6Mona Lisa2:25
  7. B1Raunchy2:20
  8. B2Ooby Dooby2:09
  9. B3Lonely Weekends2:07
  10. B4Great Balls Of Fire1:57
  11. B5Red Hot2:29

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of Original Memphis Rock & Roll Vol. 1 are there?

11 vinyl pressings of Original Memphis Rock & Roll Vol. 1 are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1970 and 1971.

When was Original Memphis Rock & Roll Vol. 1 first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, Australia, Canada, New Zealand. One of them is Sun SUN 116.

How do I tell if my copy of Original Memphis Rock & Roll Vol. 1 is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SUN 116, Sun 116, SNL-933788) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XSBV130393-1A T 1 and XSBV130394-1A A 1 T 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.

How much is Original Memphis Rock & Roll Vol. 1 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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