UK
December 2006- Label and catalog number
- Gusto Records PR12GUS44
- Format
- 12", Promo
Erick EThe Beat Is Rockin'
Vinyl pressings
The Beat Is Rockin'
by Erick E · 2006
10 pressings6 countriesElectroElectronic
The Beat Is Rockin' was first pressed on vinyl in 2006. 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 The Beat Is Rockin'
9 pressings came out in 2006, the album's first year, in 6 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.
Germany
October 2006- Label and catalog number
- Tiger Records TIGER 022
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Netherlands
October 26, 2006- Label and catalog number
- Spinnin' Records SP062
- Format
- 12"
- Runout / matrix
64475 1A SP 062Runout A
64475 1B SP 062Runout B
Germany
November 2006- Label and catalog number
- Tiger Records TIGER 022R
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
102363A1FKA side runout
102363B1FKB side runout
Spain
November 2006- Label and catalog number
- Vendetta Records VENMX 756 (N)
- Format
- 12"
Italy
November 13, 2006- Label and catalog number
- Net's Work International NWI 109 Mix 2006
- Format
- 12"
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.
2000s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | France | Feel The Rhythm FTR 3316004243-6First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2006 | Germany | Tiger Records TIGER 022First year12" | 12" |
| 2006 | Netherlands | Spinnin' Records SP060First year12" | 12" |
| 2006 | Germany | Tiger Records TIGER 022First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 2006 | Netherlands | Spinnin' Records SP062First year12" | 12" |
| 2006 | Germany | Tiger Records TIGER 022RFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 2006 | Spain | Vendetta Records VENMX 756 (N)First year12" | 12" |
| 2006 | Italy | Net's Work International NWI 109 Mix 2006First year12" | 12" |
| 2006 | UK | Gusto Records PR12GUS44First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2007 | UK | Gusto Records 12GUS4412", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- AThe Beat Is Rockin' (Original Mix)
- BThe Beat Is Rockin' (Gregor Salto Remix)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Beat Is Rockin' are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Beat Is Rockin' are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 2006 and 2007.
When was The Beat Is Rockin' first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2006, in UK, Germany, Netherlands, Spain and more. One of them is Gusto Records PR12GUS44, released December 2006.
How do I tell if my copy of The Beat Is Rockin' is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PR12GUS44, TIGER 022, SP062, TIGER 022R) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Beat Is Rockin' 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.