Europe
1989- Label and catalog number
- CBS 654948 6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
01 654948 20 1A1 ARunout side A
01 654948 20 1B1 ARunout side B
David EssexRock On (A Shep Pettibone Remix)
Vinyl pressings
Rock On (A Shep Pettibone Remix)
by David Essex · 1989
13 pressings3 countriesDiscoPop RockElectronicRock
Rock On (A Shep Pettibone Remix) was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 On (A Shep Pettibone Remix)
12 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Europe
1989- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 654948 7CBS 654948 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
February 13, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Lamplight Records LAMP 5
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
LAMP 5 A2 3 ∴Runout etched side A
LAMP 5 B1 ∴ TY1Runout etched side B
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- CBS 654948 0CBS 654948 7
- Format
- 7" · Poster sleeve
- Runout / matrix
A Side: 654948 7 A1
B Side: 654948 7 B1
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Lamplight Records 12 LAMP 5
- Format
- 12"
- Runout / matrix
12.LAMP.5 A1 V 5 TY1Side A, runout, etched, TY1 stamped
12.LAMP.5 B1 B 1 TY1Side B, runout, etched, TY1 stamped
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- CBS 654948 6
- Format
- 12"
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australia | CBS 654948 6First year12", Single, Stereo | 12", Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Australia | CBS 654948 7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Europe | CBS 654948 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Europe | CBS CBS 654948 7 / CBS 654948 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | Lamplight Records 12 LAMP 5First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | CBS 654948 0 / CBS 654948 7First year7" | 7" |
| 1989 | UK | Lamplight Records 12 LAMP 5First year12" | 12" |
| 1989 | UK | CBS 654948 6First year12" | 12" |
| 1989 | UK | CBS XPR 1428First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1989 | UK | CBS 654948 6First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK | Lamplight Records LAMP 57", 45 RPM, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1989 | UK | CBS 654948 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | Lamplight Records LAMP 5First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ARock On (Shep Pettibone Remix)6:09
- B1Rock On (Dub Mix)4:52
- B2Rock On (7" Version)4:09
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rock On (A Shep Pettibone Remix) are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Rock On (A Shep Pettibone Remix) are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was Rock On (A Shep Pettibone Remix) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in Europe, UK, Australia. One of them is CBS 654948 6.
How do I tell if my copy of Rock On (A Shep Pettibone Remix) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 654948 6, CBS 654948 7, LAMP 5, 654948 0) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 01 654948 20 1A1 A and 01 654948 20 1B1 A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rock On (A Shep Pettibone Remix) 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.
