Nominees for First Rock Record
- Jackie Brenston & His Delta Cats, “Rocket 88” (1951)
- Bill Haley and the Saddlemen, “Rocket 88” (1951)
- Elvis Presley, “That’s Alright, Mama” (1954
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Penguins, “Earth Angel(Will You Be Mine)” (1954)
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Chords, “Sh-Boom” (1954)
- Bill Haley and the Comets, “(We're Gonna) Rock AroundThe Clock” (1954)
- Chuck Berry, “Maybellene” (1955)
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Little Richard, “TuttiFrutti” (1955)