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Data as of Oct 17, 2026
Aerosmith – "Rocks"
1976 · Canada · Columbia · Vinyl LP Album Stereo
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 17, 2026
- MMint
- $39.24
- NMNear Mint
- $35.11
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $26.85
- VGVery Good
- $18.59
- G+Good Plus
- $10.33
- GGood
- $6.20
- FFair
- $4.13
- PPoor
- $2.07
12 copies listed on Discogs from $5.01.
These are reference estimates from Discogs sold/asking data for this exact pressing, not offers and not a guaranteed price. Actual value depends on condition, completeness and current demand. Any active seller offers on this page are listed separately above.
Offers · 1
- $20ref VA-C2VVMMedia VG · Very GoodSleeve VG🇺🇸 Ships from United States — nice!
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Matrix / runout
- AL 34165BL 34165AL-34165-1C-2G: ➁ oBL-34165-1A-2G: oAL-34165-1C-2G: 19 ②BL-34165-1A-2G: o 20BL-34165-1B-2GA: oAL-34165-1C-2G:
- Rights society
- BMI
- Printed By
- Shorewood Packaging Corp. Of Canada Ltd.
- Manufactured By
- Columbia Records Of Canada, Ltd.
- Recorded At
- The Wherehouse
- Recorded At
- Record Plant, N.Y.C.
- Pressed By
- Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Don Mills, ON
- Mastered At
- Sterling Sound
- Plated At
- Customatrix
- Lacquer Cut At
- Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Don Mills, ON
Specifications
- Artist
- Aerosmith
- Genre
- Rock
- Style
- Hard Rock, Blues Rock
- Year
- 1976
- Label
- Columbia
- Catalog number
- PC 34165
- Country
- Canada
Tracklist
- A1Back In The Saddle4:40
- A2Last Child3:27
- A3Rats In The Cellar4:02
- A4Combination3:38
- B1Sick As A Dog4:25
- B2Nobody's Fault4:40
- B3Get The Lead Out3:42
- B4Lick And A Promise3:04
- B5Home Tonight3:15
- Producer, Arranged By [All Songs]
- Aerosmith
- Producer, Arranged By [All Songs]
- Jack Douglas
- Engineer
- Jay Messina
- Engineer [Assisted By]
- Rod O'Brien
- Engineer [Assisted By]
- Sam Ginsberg
- Coordinator [Record Plant Remote Arranged By]
- David Hewitt
About this record
Pressed at Columbia Records' Don Mills, Ontario facility, this 1976 Canadian pressing of Rocks carries the catalogue number PC 34165 and matrix codes AL-34165-1C-2G and BL-34165-1A-2G stamped in the dead wax. The Canadian edition was produced for Contemporary Communications Corp. and Waterfront Productions Ltd., making it a distinct regional variant from the US original.
With 12 copies currently listed for sale and a lowest asking price of 5.01 USD, this pressing sits well below even Poor-grade valuations in the price guide.
What drives its value
The price spread on this Canadian pressing reflects its secondary-market status within the Aerosmith Rocks catalog. A Mint copy commands 39.24 USD, while Near Mint drops to 35.11 USD and Very Good Plus to 26.85 USD; the Very Good grade sits at 18.59 USD.
The active market snapshot shows 12 copies available, with the lowest asking price at 5.01 USD—a deep discount suggesting either heavy wear or aggressive seller positioning. Community ownership is substantial (3550 have it), against modest collector demand (245 want it), indicating this pressing is readily available relative to appetite.
As a Canadian pressing rather than the original US Columbia release, it occupies a lower tier in collector hierarchy, though the Don Mills plant attribution and litho-in-Canada production note provide pressing-history interest for specialists tracking regional variants.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the catalogue number PC 34165 on the front cover and label. The label should read Columbia Records and identify it as a stereo pressing.
In the dead wax, look for the matrix codes AL-34165-1C-2G or BL-34165-1A-2G, which confirm the Don Mills plant pressing. The release notes—visible on the inner sleeve or back cover—should credit Columbia Records Of Canada, Ltd. and note the litho was produced in Canada.
The jacket should carry the SPC designation and production credits to Leber-Krebs, Inc. This pressing lacks a barcode, so its absence is normal. Grading should account for the vinyl surface (play wear, hairline scratches, and groove condition), label condition (print clarity, edge wear), and jacket state (seam splits, creasing, foxing).
The 1976 pressing date and Canadian origin mean examples are often found with moderate wear; Mint examples are uncommon.
Further reading: grading a record, how to sell vinyl.
Listen
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Release notes
SPC. Litho in Canada.
Columbia Stereo. Produced for Contemporary Communications Corp. and Waterfront Productions Ltd. Recorded at the Wherehouse, Waltham, Mass. and at the Record Plant, NYC. Mastered at Sterling Sound, NYC. Direction for Leber-Krebs, Inc.
All songs published by Daksel Music Corp., Vindaloo Productions and Song And Dance Music Company (BMI).
℗1976 CBS Inc. ©1976 CBS Inc.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Frequently asked
How much is a VG+ copy of this Canadian pressing worth?
According to the price guide, a Very Good Plus copy is valued at 26.85 USD. This reflects the condition tier between Near Mint (35.11 USD) and Very Good (18.59 USD). Price guide values are estimates based on recent market data and may differ from asking or realized prices on any given day.
Why is the lowest asking price (5.01 USD) so far below the Poor grade value (2.07 USD)?
The 5.01 USD asking price on one of the 12 active listings likely represents either a heavily damaged copy that falls below standard grading categories, a bulk-lot inclusion, or an aggressive pricing strategy to move inventory quickly. Prices at the bottom of the market often reflect urgency or condition issues that defy standard valuation.
Is this Canadian pressing rarer than the US original?
No. With 3550 collectors reporting ownership against only 245 seeking it, this pressing is abundant in the secondary market. The Canadian pressing was a regional variant produced for North American distribution; the US original remains the primary reference edition. Rarity is not a driver of value here.
What does the matrix code AL-34165-1C-2G tell me?
The matrix code stamped in the dead wax identifies the specific cutting and pressing sequence. The AL and BL prefixes denote Side A and Side B respectively; the 34165 ties it to catalogue PC 34165; the suffix 1C-2G indicates the cutting generation and pressing plant sequence. This code confirms the Don Mills pressing plant attribution.
Should I buy this at 5.01 USD if it's listed as Poor condition?
A Poor-grade copy (2.07 USD value) is typically unplayable or heavily damaged—warped, deeply scratched, or with significant label wear. At 5.01 USD, you are paying a premium over the Poor valuation, which suggests either the listing is mispriced or the copy's actual condition is better than stated. Always request detailed photos and condition notes before committing.