US
April 1956- Label and catalog number
- Sun 239
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
U-186A label
U-187B label
Warren SmithRock 'N' Roll Ruby / I'd Rather Be Safe Than Sorry
Vinyl pressings
Rock 'N' Roll Ruby / I'd Rather Be Safe Than Sorry
by Warren Smith · 1956
10 pressings2 countriesRock & RollRockabillyRock
Rock 'N' Roll Ruby was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. 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 'N' Roll Ruby
6 pressings came out in 1956, the album's first year, in 2 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
1956- Label and catalog number
- Sun 239
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
u-186-45Side A runout, etched
u-187-45Side B runout, etched
U-186Side A Label
U-187Side B Label
US
1956- Label and catalog number
- Sun 239
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
U-186Side A Label
U-187Side B Label
US
1956- Label and catalog number
- Sun 239
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
u-186-45Side A runout, etched
u-187-45Side B runout, etched
U-187Side A Label
U-186Side B Label
Canada
1956- Label and catalog number
- Quality K1493
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Canada
1956- Label and catalog number
- Quality 1493
- Format
- 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
U-186A label
U-187B label
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.
1950s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Canada | Quality K1493First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | Canada | Quality 1493First year10", 78 RPM | 10", 78 RPM |
| 1956 | US | Sun 239First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1956 | US | Sun 239First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1956 | US | Sun 239First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1956 | US | Sun 239First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
1970s3 pressings
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Sun SUN 67", Single, Reissue | 7", Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ARock 'N' Roll Ruby
- BI'd Rather Be Safe Than Sorry
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rock 'N' Roll Ruby are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Rock 'N' Roll Ruby are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1956 and 1974.
When was Rock 'N' Roll Ruby first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in US, Canada. One of them is Sun 239, released April 1956.
How do I tell if my copy of Rock 'N' Roll Ruby is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 239, K1493, 1493) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, U-186 and U-187. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rock 'N' Roll Ruby 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.