Sweet Little Rock and Roller

~ Recording by Chuck Berry

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack ArtistRelease TitleRelease ArtistRelease Group TypeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
2.4Sweet Little Rock and Roller2:23Chuck BerryThe Great Twenty-EightChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
Chess (US label)CH-8201
1.14Sweet Little Rock and Roller2:19Chuck BerryThe Best of Chuck BerryChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
Vogue (since 1973; for earlier releases please use their former imprint Disques Vogue)600033
1.18Sweet Little Rock and Roller2:22Chuck BerryGreatest HitsChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)CHD-92500
1.18Sweet Little Rock and Roller2:23Chuck BerryThe Great Twenty-EightChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
Chess (US label), MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)CHD-92500
1.18Sweet Little Rock and Roller2:23Chuck BerryThe Great Twenty‐EightChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990), BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. (BMG company that owned their direct marketing company/club editions)CHD-92500, D 264137
1.18Sweet Little Rock and Roller2:23Chuck BerryThe Great Twenty‐EightChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)CHD-92500
1.4Sweet Little Rock & Roller2:23Chuck BerryChuck Berry Is on TopChuck BerryAlbum
Chess (US label)CHD-31260
1.4Sweet Little Rock & Roller2:18Chuck BerryChuck Berry Is on TopChuck BerryAlbum
Chess (US label)CH-9256
1.8Sweet Little Rock and Roller2:21Chuck BerryChess MastersChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
Stylus MusicSMR 848
1.6Sweet Little Rock and Roll2:22Chuck BerryGreatest HitsChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
Double Play (UK budget compilation label owned by Tring International PLC)GRF034
1.16Sweet Little Rock and Roller2:22Chuck BerryHail! Hail! Rock ’n’ RollChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
1.9Sweet Little Rock and Roller2:22Chuck BerrySuper HitsChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
Black Tulip Special2691732
2.4Sweet Little Rock ’n’ Roller2:22Chuck BerryThe Chess BoxChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
Chess (US label), MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)CHD3-80001
1.14Sweet Little Rock'n'Roll2:23Chuck BerryRoll Over BeethovenChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
Success (European budget label)2103 CD
1.8Sweet Little Rock and Roller2:22Chuck BerryThe Rock ’n’ Roll Era: The ’50s: Keep On Rockin’Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life Music, Warner Special Products2RNR-24, OPCD-2554
1.17Sweet Little Rock & Roller2:25Chuck BerryThe Best of Chuck BerryChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
Music Club (Demon Music Club, UK)MCCD 019
9.6Sweet Little Rock & Roller (alternate)2:27Chuck BerryThe Chess YearsChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
Chess (US label)CD RED BOX 2
2.26Sweet Little Rock and Roller2:22Chuck BerryThe Chess YearsChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
Chess (US label)CD RED BOX 2
1.7Sweet Little Rock and Roller2:25Chuck BerryThe World of Chuck Berry - Let it RockChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
  • NL1992-10-06
Trace Trading0400672
1.14Sweet Little Rock and Roll2:20Chuck Berry25 Rock ’n’ Roll Hits, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Tring International PLC (not for release label use - for copyrights only)VAR005
1.14Sweet Little Rock and Roll2:20Chuck Berry100 Rock ’n’ Roll HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Tring International PLC (not for release label use - for copyrights only)VAR005, VAR006, VAR007, VAR008
1.2Sweet Little Rock and Roller2:24Chuck BerryThe Rock 'n' Roll Era: Rock 'n' Roll GiantsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life Music515 466-2, TL 516/37
1.14Sweet Little Rock and Roller2:21Chuck BerryChuck Berry Singles Collection, Volume 1Chuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
  • JP1993-05-21
Overseas Records (Teichiku sub-label)TECX-25502
1.4Sweet Little Rock & Roller2:23Chuck BerryChuck Berry Is on TopChuck BerryAlbum
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCD 30487
1.16Sweet Little Rock and Roller2:22Chuck BerryHail! Hail! Rock ’n’ RollChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
  • -1993
2.8Sweet Little Rock and Roller2:23Chuck BerryPoet of Rock ’n’ RollChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
Charly RecordsCDDIG 1
1.19Sweet Little Rock and Roller2:22Chuck BerryRoll Over BeethovenChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
Rotation (a Universal Music label)112 139-2
1.19Sweet Little Rock and Roller2:22Chuck BerryThe Best of Chuck BerryChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCBD 19510
2.8Sweet Little Rock and Roller2:23Chuck BerryPoet of Rock 'n' RollChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
1.19Sweet Little Rock and Roller2:22Chuck BerryThe Best of Chuck BerryChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
BMG (the former Bertelsmann Music Group, defunct since 2004-08-05; for releases dated 2008 and later, see annotation)74321 31569 2
1.9Sweet Little Rock and Roller2:23Chuck BerryLet It RockChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD-20983
1.12Sweet Little Rock 'n' Roller2:22Chuck BerryThe Best of Chuck BerryChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCD 11560
1.1Sweet Little Rock 'n' Roller2:25Chuck BerryHis Best, Volume 2Chuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
  • US1997-05-20
Chess (US label)CHD-9381
2.14Sweet Little Rock and Roller2:22Chuck BerryThe Golden Age of Rock 'n' Roll: 1958Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Reader’s DigestRDCD 1561-3
1.4Sweet Little Rock and Roller2:23Chuck BerryChuck Berry Is on TopChuck BerryAlbum
  • GB1999-10-01
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)
8.10Sweet Little Rock and Roller2:23Chuck BerryThe Chess StoryVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • XE1999-10-04
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990), Universal (plain logo “Universal” used by Universal Music and Universal Pictures)3805962
1.12Sweet Little Rock 'n Roller2:21Chuck BerryMaybelleneChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2000-05-08
ABM (imprint? of Audio Book & Music Company Limited)
1.24Sweet Little Rock & Roller2:24Chuck BerryThe AnthologyChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
  • US2000-06-27
Chess (US label)112 304-2
1.10Sweet Little Rock and Roller2:22Chuck BerryClassic Chuck BerryChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2000-09-12
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)112 172-2
1.8Sweet Little Rock and Roller2:24Chuck BerryJailhouse RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Trilogie205853 -349
1.15Sweet Little Rock and Roller2:19Chuck BerryAll the Very BestChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
Going for a SongGFS302
1.12Sweet Little Rock and Roller2:22Chuck BerryGreatest HitsChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
ZYX MusicHIB 10114-2
1.24Sweet Little Rock & Roller2:24Chuck BerryGoldChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
Geffen Records0602498805589
1.10Sweet Little Rock & Roller2:22Chuck BerryRoll Over BeethovenChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
Back Biter61003
2.21Sweet Little Rock & Roller2:18Chuck BerryReelin' and Rockin': The Very Best of Chuck BerryChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2006-03-13
Chess (US label)9832354
1.18Sweet Little Rock & Roller2:23Chuck BerryThe Definitive CollectionChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
  • US2006-04-18
Chess (US label)B0004417-02
1.9Sweet Little Rock and Roller2:22Chuck BerryYou Came a Long Way From St. Louis: The Many Sides of Chuck BerryChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
Chess (US label)9842428
2.1Sweet Little Rock and Roller2:18Chuck BerryThe Ultimate CollectionChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2007-05-07
Spectrum Music (Universal Music Group budget label)982 8919
1.10Sweet Little Rock & Roller2:22Chuck BerryColour CollectionChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2008-03-25
Universal Music Group (has logo with just “Universal Music Group”)060075301269 (7)
1.4Sweet Little Rock and Roller2:25Chuck BerryBerry Is on Top / St. Louis to LiverpoolChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
  • US2008-06-24
Mobile Fidelity Sound LabUDCD 776
2.14Sweet Little Rock 'n' Roller2:22Chuck BerryThe Best OfChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
Not Now MusicNOT2CD279-1, NOT2CD279-2
2.15Sweet Little Rock & Roller2:26Chuck BerryRoll Over BeethovenChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
Le Chant du Monde
2.15Sweet Little Rock & Roller2:26Chuck BerryRoll Over BeethovenChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
Harmonia Mundi, Le Chant du Monde274 1761.62
1.18Sweet Little Rock and Roller2:22Chuck BerryChuck Berry RocksChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
  • US2011-11-15
Bear Family Records
1.18Sweet Little Rock and Roller2:22Chuck BerryRocksChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
Bear Family RecordsBCD 17139 AR
3.4Sweet Little Rock n Roller2:20Chuck Berry5 Classic Albums Plus Bonus Singles and Rare TracksChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
  • XW2012-12-03
Real GoneRGMCD011
4.6Sweet Little Rock And Roller2:21Chuck BerryDeep South: The Story of the BluesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Edel Records (multinational, ERE suffix)
1.10Sweet Little Rock n Roller2:24Chuck BerryLegendsChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
Global JourneyGJ7724
2.16Sweet Little Rock and Roller2:24Chuck BerryChuck Berry: The Indispensable 1954–1961Chuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
Frémeaux & AssociésFA 5409
2.25Sweet Little Rock and Roller2:23Chuck BerryRock and Roll Music: Any Old Way You Choose ItChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
Bear Family RecordsBCD 17273 PL
1.43Sweet Little Rock & Roller2:23Chuck BerryHits over HitsChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
  • -2017-01-13
1.4Sweet Little Rock 'n Roller2:23Chuck Berry14 All-Time HitsChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
1.19Sweet Little Rock and Roller2:22Chuck Berry20 Greatest HitsChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
1.15Sweet Little Rock and Roller2:22Chuck Berry23 Original Rock 'n' Roll HitsChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
1.15Sweet Little Rock and Roller2:22Chuck BerryChuck Berry/More Chuck BerryChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
1.1Sweet Little Rock 'n' Roller2:23Chuck BerryLegends in MusicChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
WisepackLECD 037
1.11Sweet Little Rock and Roller2:22Chuck BerryMasters of the Blues: The Best of Chuck BerryChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
3.5Sweet Little Rock and Roller2:20Chuck BerryReelin' and Rockin'Chuck BerryAlbum + CompilationGreen Line Records
1.12Sweet Little Rock 'n' Roller2:23Chuck BerryRock 'n' Roll, Volume 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.2Sweet Little Rock'n'Roller2:20Chuck BerryThe Berry BestChuck BerryAlbum + CompilationFlashback Home Entertainment (Australian)[none]
1.14Sweet Little Rock and Roller2:19Chuck BerryThe Best of Chuck BerryChuck BerryAlbum + CompilationChess (UK distributor for Chess Records), Vogue (since 1973; for earlier releases please use their former imprint Disques Vogue)600033, VG651
3.16Sweet Little Rock and Roller2:19Chuck BerryYesterdays Gold: 120 Golden Oldies, Volume 5Various ArtistsAlbum + CompilationYDG 2555
Promotion
1.5Sweet Little Rock and Roller2:26Chuck BerryLes Génies du Rock, Best of RockVarious ArtistsCompilation
Éditions AtlasR KD 01
1.14Sweet Little Rock and Roller2:21Chuck BerryLes Génies du Rock, Volume 1: Johnny B. GoodeChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
Éditions AtlasRK CD 401
(unknown)
1.4Sweet Little Rock'n'Roller2:21Chuck BerryThe Ultimate CollectionChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music Ltda. (Brasil)MCD 17751
1.3Sweet Little Rock 'n' Roller2:21Chuck BerrySweet Little Rock' n' RollerChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1997-04-01
Chess (US label)
1.10Sweet Little Rock'n 'Roller2:23Chuck Berry20 Super HitsChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
1.10Sweet Little Rock and Roller2:23Chuck BerryHail! Hail! Chuck BerryChuck BerryAlbum + CompilationDelta Leisure Group38413
1.12Sweet Little Rock and Roller2:23Chuck BerryLet It RockChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation
1.17Sweet Little Rock and Roller2:21Chuck BerryPortrait of Chuck BerryChuck BerryAlbum + Compilation

Relationships

recorded in:Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1958-09-26)
producer:Leonard & Phil Chess (Legendary US production duo)
bass:Willie Dixon (on 1958-09-26)
drums (drum set):Fred Below (on 1958-09-26)
guitar and lead vocals:Chuck Berry (on 1958-09-26)
piano:Johnnie Johnson (on 1958-09-26)
recording of:Sweet Little Rock and Roller (on 1958-09-26)

Sweet Little Rock and Roller

lyricist and composer:Chuck Berry
publisher:Arc Music Corp. (U.S. rock & blues publisher)
referred to in medleys:Medley: Johnny B. Goode / Sweet Little Rock & Roller / Blue Suede Shoes / Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On (Live In New York 1974-09-28) (order: 2)
later versions:Sirop Rock'n'Roll