Released on November 4, 1977 through Sire Records, Rocket to Russia is widely regarded as the pinnacle of The Ramones' catalog — the moment punk rock's raw energy met its most refined songwriting. Recorded with a budget of $25,000–$30,000, the majority invested in production quality, the album captured a band at the height of their power during the genre's defining era. Tracks like "Sheena Is a Punk Rocker," "Rockaway Beach," and "I Wanna Be Well" remain cornerstones of punk rock's permanent canon.
This pressing is on heavyweight 180g vinyl — chosen for superior sound reproduction, reduced surface noise, and long-term durability compared to standard weight pressings. It is the format this record deserves.
What Alliance Authentic Preservation Means: This is not a standard retail copy. Every copy in this catalog was moved directly from the pressing source into preservation: uncirculated, unhandled, and documented before it ever reached the open market. Each preserved copy includes an embedded NFC chip. Tap it with any smartphone to access your Certified Copy: verified authenticity, documented condition, and a full provenance chain from pressing source to you.
Limited to 100 individually numbered copies.
