Italy
November 15, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Media Records MR 587
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Red Centre Label
- Runout / matrix
NR 587-A 15.11.91 InzadiSide A runout hand etched
NR 587-B 15.11.91 InzadiSide B runout hand etched
DJ ProfessorRock Me Steady
Vinyl pressings
Rock Me Steady
by DJ Professor · 1991
11 pressings6 countriesTechnoEuro HouseItalodanceElectronic
Rock Me Steady was first pressed on vinyl in 1991. 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 Steady
3 pressings came out in 1991, the album's first year. 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.
Italy
November 15, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Media Records MR 587
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Black Centre Label
Italy
November 15, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Media Records NR 587
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, White Label · Stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Italy | Media Records MR 587First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1991 | Italy | Media Records MR 587First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1991 | Italy | Media Records MR 58712", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1991 | Italy | Media Records NR 587First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1992 | France | Airplay Records 863 011-112", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1992 | Scandinavia | Power Dance PDR 4216212" | 12" |
| 1992 | Spain | Konga Music CX-14512", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1992 | UK | PWL Continental PWLT 21912", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1992 | UK | Black Diamond PWLT-21912", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1992 | UK | PWL Continental PWL 2197", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1992 | US | Atlantic12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- A1Rock Me Steady (Plus Staples Mix)6:53
- A2Rock Me Steady (Bonus Beat)1:16
- B1Rock Me Steady (Techno Club Mix)4:58
- B2Rock Me Steady (Underground Mix)4:33
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rock Me Steady are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Rock Me Steady are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1991 and 1992.
When was Rock Me Steady first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in Italy. One of them is Media Records MR 587, released November 15, 1991.
How do I tell if my copy of Rock Me Steady is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MR 587, NR 587) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, NR 587-A 15.11.91 Inzadi and NR 587-B 15.11.91 Inzadi. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rock Me Steady 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.