US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records 45,260
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
1432A
Vinyl pressings
Rock Me Baby
by David Cassidy · 1972
30 pressings16 countriesPop RockPop
Rock Me Baby was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Baby
24 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 13 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.
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records 45,260
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
1432-BWA
1433-BWB
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records 45,260
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
1432-A2A
1433-B1B
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records 45,260
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
1432-A2 𝒜ℛ𝒫Runout, side A
1433-B1 𝒜ℛ𝒫Runout, side B
1432Label, side A
1433Label, side B
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records 45,260
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
1432A
1433B
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BELL 45,260
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
1432-BWA
1433-BWB
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 30 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s28 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Australia | Bell Records 2008 097First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Brazil | Bell Records 2008 097First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Canada | Bell Records BELL 45260XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Canada | Bell Records BELL 45260XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | France | Bell Records 2008 097First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Germany | Bell Records 2008 097First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Ireland | Bell Records BELL 1268First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Japan | Bell Records BLPA-28First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Japan | Bell Records BLPA-28First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1972 | Lebanon | Bell Records 2008097First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Mexico | Bell Records 237First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | New Zealand | Bell Records 2008 097First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | South Africa | Bell Records PS 220First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | UK | Bell Records BELL 1268First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | UK | Bell Records BELL 1268First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | Bell Records BELL 12687", Single | 7", Single |
| ? | Belgium | Bell Records 2008 0977", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- ARock Me Baby2:14
- BTwo Time Loser3:03
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rock Me Baby are there?
30 vinyl pressings of Rock Me Baby are listed here, from 16 countries, released between 1972 and 1974.
When was Rock Me Baby first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Bell Records 45,260.
How do I tell if my copy of Rock Me Baby is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45,260, BELL 45,260, BELL 1268, 2008 097) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1432. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rock Me Baby 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.
