Belgium
1990- Label and catalog number
- Creastars Europe 2041686
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
08-030367-20-1Label side A
08-030367-20-2Label side B
B.B. Jerome & The Bang GangShock Rock
Vinyl pressings
Shock Rock
by B.B. Jerome & The Bang Gang · 1990
14 pressings5 countriesHip-HouseEuro HouseElectronic
Shock Rock was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Shock Rock
5 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 2 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
Belgium
1990- Label and catalog number
- Creastars Europe 2041687
- Format
- 7", Single
Europe
1990- Label and catalog number
- Creastars Europe 1C 060 20 4168 6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Europe
1990- Label and catalog number
- Creastars Europe 2041687
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2041687 08 16260 00 2A1 AStamped runout side A, variant 1
08 16260 00 1B1 2041687 AStamped runout side B, variant 1
08 15260 00 1A1 2041687 AStamped runout side A, variant 2
08 15260 00 1B1 2041687 AStamped runout side B, variant 2
Europe
1990- Label and catalog number
- EMI 1C 006-20 4168 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2041687-A1Stamped runout side A
2041687-B1Stamped runout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Belgium | Creastars Europe 2041686First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Belgium | Creastars Europe 2041687First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1990 | Europe | Creastars Europe 1C 060 20 4168 6First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Europe | Creastars Europe 2041687First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Europe | EMI 1C 006-20 4168 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | Belgium | Creastars Europe 204698612" | 12" |
| 1991 | Europe | EMI 20469877", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | France | On The Beat OTB 1345-812", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | France | On The Beat OTB 1345-612", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1991 | France | On The Beat OTB 1345-77", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Spain | Boy Records BOY-08112" | 12" |
| 1991 | Spain | Boy Records BOY-081-PRO7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1992 | Belgium | Parlophone Odeon 12RDJ630712" | 12" |
| 1992 | Germany | EMI 1C 060 204718612", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AShock Rock5:00
- B1Shock Rock (Remix)4:57
- B2Shock Rock (Freak Out Mix)4:57
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Shock Rock are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Shock Rock are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1990 and 1992.
When was Shock Rock first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in Belgium, Europe. One of them is Creastars Europe 2041686.
How do I tell if my copy of Shock Rock is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2041686, 2041687, 1C 060 20 4168 6, 1C 006-20 4168 7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 08-030367-20-1 and 08-030367-20-2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Shock Rock on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.