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Ramones – Rocket To Russia
1977 · US · Sire · Vinyl LP Album
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Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Mar 13, 2026
- MMint
- $205.58
- NMNear Mint
- $183.94
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $140.66
- VGVery Good
- $97.38
- G+Good Plus
- $54.10
- GGood
- $32.46
- FFair
- $21.64
- PPoor
- $10.82
47 copies listed on Discogs from $25.29.
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.
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Matrix / runout
- SR-1-6042-JW 1 #2 STERLINGSR-2-6042-JW 1 #1 STERLINGSR-1-6042-JW 1 #1 0 STERLINGSR-1-6042-JW 1 #1 STERLINGSR-2-6042-LW1 STERLINGSR-1-6042-JW 1 #2 STERLING 0SUB SR-2-6042-JW 1 #1 STERLING 0
- Barcode
- none
- Pressing Plant ID
- 0(Stamped in runouts)
- Pressing Plant ID
- JW(Runouts)
- Record Company
- Sire Records, Inc.
- Pressed By
- Capitol Records Pressing Plant, Jacksonville
- Lacquer Cut At
- Sterling Sound
Specifications
- Artist
- Ramones
- Genre
- Rock
- Style
- Rock & Roll, Punk
- Year
- 1977
- Label
- Sire
- Catalog number
- SR 6042
- Country
- US
- Barcode
- none
Tracklist
- A1Cretin Hop1:55
- A2Rockaway Beach2:06
- A3Here Today, Gone Tomorrow2:47
- A4Locket Love2:09
- A5I Don't Care1:38
- A6Sheena Is A Punk Rocker2:49
- A7We're A Happy Family2:47
- B1Teenage Lobotomy2:00
- B2Do You Wanna Dance1:52
- B3I Wanna Be Well2:28
- B4I Can't Give You Anything1:57
- B5Ramona2:35
- B6Surfin' Bird2:37
- B7Why Is It Always This Way2:32
- Producer
- Tom Erdelyi
- Producer
- Tony Bongiovi
- Mastered By
- Greg Calbi
- Engineer
- Ed Stasium
- Engineer [Assistant]
- Don Berman
- Written-By
- Ramones
About this record
The Capitol Records Pressing Plant in Jacksonville, Illinois, is identified by the runout etchings SR-1-6042-JW 1 #1 STERLING and SR-2-6042-JW 1 #1 STERLING on this 1977 US pressing of Ramones' Rocket To Russia. This pressing is notable for being one of the first versions pressed at three different plants, with this one confirmed by the distinctive Sterling credit in the dead wax.
The catalogue number SR 6042 and the absence of a barcode on the back cover distinguish this early Sire Records issue.
What drives its value
Price variation for this pressing ranges from $205.58 for a Mint copy down to $97.38 for a VG copy, with VG+ copies valued at $140.66 according to the latest price guide. The lowest price currently listed is $25.29 among 47 available copies, reflecting a wide market spread.
Demand is strong, with 2933 collectors wanting this pressing against 7377 who already have it. Being a 1977 US original on Sire Records, it holds a higher value compared to later reissues or foreign pressings, especially given its pressing at the Capitol Records plant in Jacksonville, which is less common than the Los Angeles or Winchester plants.
How to appraise this pressing
To confirm this exact US pressing of Rocket To Russia, verify the catalogue number SR 6042 on the Sire label and check for matrix runouts including SR-1-6042-JW 1 #1 STERLING or SR-2-6042-JW 1 #1 STERLING, indicating the Capitol Records Pressing Plant in Jacksonville. The presence of a black and white lyric sleeve and no barcode on the back cover further authenticate this first version.
Grading should consider the price guide values, where Mint condition reaches $205.58 and VG+ $140.66, so visual inspection should focus on surface quality and sleeve integrity corresponding to these tiers.
Further reading: grading a record, what makes a pressing valuable.
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Release notes
Sire Records, Inc. Marketed by Warner Bros. Records Inc. All selections published by Bleu Disque Music Co., Inc./Taco Tunes (ASCAP), except B2 copyright © 1958 Clockus Music, Inc. (BMI) and B6 copyright © 1964 Beechwood Music Crop. (BMI) Recorded at Media Sound, New York. Mixed at Power Station, New York. Mastered at Sterling Sound.
Comes with a black / white lyric sleeve. No barcode on the back cover. No address on the label. First version of Ramones Rocket To Russia. The first copies was pressed at three different pressing plants (Los Angeles, Winchester or Jacksonville). This is the Capitol Records Pressing plant in Jacksonville, IL pressing.
Pressed By uncredited, identified by runout etchings. Sterling credit is stamped in runouts
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Frequently asked
What is the value of a VG+ copy of this pressing?
A VG+ copy of the 1977 US pressing of Rocket To Russia is valued at $140.66 according to the price guide.
How can I identify the pressing plant for this record?
This pressing was made at the Capitol Records Pressing Plant in Jacksonville, Illinois, identified by the runout etchings including SR-1-6042-JW 1 #1 STERLING.
How many copies are currently available for sale?
There are 47 copies of this pressing currently listed for sale, with the lowest price being $25.29.
What makes this pressing different from other versions?
This pressing is one of the first versions pressed in 1977 at three plants, with this example from the Capitol Records plant in Jacksonville, distinguished by the specific matrix runouts and absence of a barcode on the back cover.
How popular is this pressing among collectors?
With 7377 collectors having this pressing and 2933 wanting it, it shows strong community interest and a high rating of 4.56 from 619 votes.