UK
May 1977- Label and catalog number
- Magnet MAG 94
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MAG-94-A 1Runout A, etched
MAG-94-B-1Runout B, etched
BrendonRock Me
Vinyl pressings
Rock Me
by Brendon · 1977
10 pressings7 countriesEuropopPop RockFolk RockRock
Rock Me was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Rock Me
10 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 7 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.
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Magnet 99 236
- Format
- 7", Single
UK
May 1977- Label and catalog number
- Magnet MAG 94
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
MAG-94-A-DJ1Etched Side A
MAG-94-A-1Etched Side B
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Ariola America 7666
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Ariola America 7666
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Belgium
1977- Label and catalog number
- EMI 4C 006 99236Magnet 4C 006 99236
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
4C 006 99236 - A
4C 006 99236 - B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Belgium | EMI 4C 006 99236 / Magnet 4C 006 99236First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Bolivia | EMI International BO - 1195First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Canada | Ariola America AA-7666First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Germany | Magnet 1C 006-99 236 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-99 236First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Italy | EMI 3C 006 99236 / Magnet 3C 006 99236First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | UK | Magnet 99 236First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1977 | US | Ariola America 7666First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | Ariola America 7666First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | UK | Magnet MAG 94First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | UK | Magnet MAG 94First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ARock Me3:00
- BLiving On Love2:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rock Me are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Rock Me are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Rock Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in UK, US, Belgium, Bolivia and more. One of them is Magnet MAG 94, released May 1977.
How do I tell if my copy of Rock Me is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MAG 94, 99 236, 7666, 4C 006 99236) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MAG-94-A 1 and MAG-94-B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rock Me 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.