JUDAS PRIEST Rocka Rolla Vinyl Record LP Gull 1974 GULP 1005 Original UK Pressing Album Pic Sleeve

Judas Priest - Rocka Rolla
(Scarce Original UK Pressing with Blue Gull Label. Housed in 'Robert Stace' Picture Sleeve. The sleeve is the 2nd UK printing without "Thanks for the words Al!" in the bottom of the credits on the back sleeve. 1W/1W Matrix)

Format: Vinyl Record - LP Album (33 rpm)
Country: UK
Year: 1974
Label: Gull
Catalogue No. GULP 1005

Matrix / Runout (Side A, runout, stamped): XZAL.13291.P-1W
Matrix / Runout (Side B, runout, stamped): XZAL.13292.P-1W

Condition: VG+/EX- (Sleeve is in clean condition. It has some wear at edges. The vinyl is in excellent clean condition. It has a few light surface marks)

Track Listing:
1. One For The Road
2. Rocka Rolla
3. Winter
4. Deep Freeze
5. Winter Retreat
6. Cheater
7. Never Satisfied
8. Run Of The Mill
9. Dying To Meet You
10. Caviar And Meths

This scarce original UK pressing of Judas Priest's Rocka Rolla is an exceptional find for collectors of early heavy metal and classic rock. Released in 1974 on the distinctive blue Gull label (Catalogue No. GULP.1005), this historic debut LP album marks the very beginning of the band's legendary discography. This particular copy is housed in the authentic picture sleeve printed by Robert Stace, identifying it as a genuine early British release.

For the discerning collector, the sleeve design provides vital provenance as it represents the official second UK printing, easily identified by the absence of the "Thanks for the words Al!" phrase at the bottom of the reverse credits. Further confirming its status as a highly sought-after initial production run, the vinyl features the earliest stamped 1W and 1W matrix configurations (XZAL.13291.P-1W and XZAL.13292.P-1W) in the side A and side B runouts respectively. This combination of early vinyl pressing and specific sleeve variation makes it a prime collectors piece.

The vinyl grades at Excellent Minus (EX-), presenting in clean condition with just a few light surface marks that do not detract from its overall appeal. The Robert Stace sleeve is in Very Good Plus (VG+) condition, remaining clean throughout with some typical wear visible along the edges. Showcasing definitive early tracks like "One For The Road", "Rocka Rolla", and "Never Satisfied", this debut album is an essential acquisition for any serious rock and metal collection.