The first copies were printed on textured cardboard, but later some were printed on flat carboard, before returning to textured.
Country of Origin
Cover
Details
Festival Records, L 35231, test pressing
Notes: white label Festival test pressing in plain white cover, label has “Rocky Horror Show L-35231” printed and the date “28-7-74” is hand-written on Side 1.
First pressing
Notes: aqua label
The Promotional Copy's label contains a red “Sample Record Not For Sale” sticker.
Second pressing
Notes: a map of Australia (without Tasmania) added to the left above the logo
Inside
Third Pressing
Notes: Blue label with map of Australia (without Tasmania) centred
Fourth Pressing
Notes: Aqua label, new font, with map of Australia (incl. Tasmania)
Gatefold cover
Notes gatefold features cast photos & lyrics. Different text layout on label
First U.S. pressing. The first issue has a flimsy cover and thinner vinyl than the later pressing.
Notes: budget price US re-issue without gatefold cover. “Suggested Retail $3.29” printed on front cover. Vinyl groove etchings: Side A &B: “Sound Pit”
Second U.S. pressing on thicker vinyl
Notes: second pressing of the low priced US re-issue without gatefold cover. Text lay out on the record label is noticeably different. “Suggested Retail $3.29” printed on front cover. Vinyl groove etchings: Side A &B: “Sound Pit”
Re-issue
Notes gatefold features cast photos & lyrics. Inserted into The Rocky Horror [Australian] Box Set (1989 Festival Records, L80891/4)