Aerosmith — Rocks
Known pressings
24 distinct releases are catalogued for this album. Year, country, label and catalogue number are what identify a pressing — match all four before you buy.
| Year | Country | Label | Catalogue # | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | GB | CBS | S 81379 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1976 | US | Columbia | JC 34165 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1976 | US | Columbia | PC 34165 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1976 | US | Columbia | PCQ 34165 | 12" Vinyl — SQ quadraphonic |
| 1976 | XE | CBS | CBS 81379 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1986 | US | CBS | CK-34165 | CD |
| 1988 | AU | CBS | 466730 2 | CD |
| 1988 | DE | CBS | CDCBS 32360 | CD |
| 1988 | JP | CBS/Sony | 25DP 5091 | CD |
| 1988 | US | Columbia | CK 34165 | CD |
| 1991 | JP | CBS/Sony | CSCS 6064 | CD — CBS Nice Price Line |
| 1993 | DE | Columbia | 474965 2 | CD |
| 1993 | US | Columbia | CK 57363 | CD |
| 1996 | JP | Sony Records | SRCS-9048 | CD |
| 2000 | US | Columbia | CS 57363 | SACD |
| 2011 | JP | Sony Records International | SICP 3326 | CD |
| 2011 | XW | Columbia | — | Digital Media |
| 2012 | XW | Columbia | — | Digital Media |
| 2014 | US | Columbia | 88883760941 | 12" Vinyl |
| 2022 | XW | Aerosmith P&D – Sony | [none] | Digital Media |
| 2023 | XE | Capitol Records | 00602455099242 | CD |
| — | — | — | — | Digital Media — 360 Reality Audio Mix |
| — | JP | Columbia | PCQ 34165 | DVD-Audio |
| — | XE | Columbia | 474965 2, COL 474965 2 | CD |
What to hunt
Ten editions worth chasing for this album, from the original first pressing to promo and audiophile issues.
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Original first pressing Vinyl
Aerosmith "Rocks" first press original vinyl
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Early country pressing Vinyl
Aerosmith "Rocks" early pressing vinyl
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Promo / white label Vinyl
Aerosmith "Rocks" promo white label vinyl
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Limited / numbered edition Vinyl
Aerosmith "Rocks" limited numbered vinyl
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Audiophile pressing Vinyl
Aerosmith "Rocks" audiophile vinyl pressing
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Early CD pressing CD
Aerosmith "Rocks" first press early CD
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Japan pressing CD
Aerosmith "Rocks" Japan CD pressing
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West Germany / early Europe pressing CD
Aerosmith "Rocks" West Germany early CD pressing
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Promo / sample CD CD
Aerosmith "Rocks" promo sample CD
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Audiophile / limited CD CD
Aerosmith "Rocks" audiophile limited CD