Austria
1985- Label and catalog number
- GiG Records GIG 111 161
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
19385 7 A1 670 04 6.14 340-01-1/3Runout A, stamped
19385 7 B1 670 04 6.14 340-01-2/3Runout B, stamped
FalcoRock Me Amadeus
Vinyl pressings
Rock Me Amadeus
by Falco · 1985
113 pressings32 countriesSynth-popPop RapElectronicHip Hop
Rock Me Amadeus was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Amadeus
68 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 22 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.
Austria
1985- Label and catalog number
- GiG Records 9/10
- Format
- Flexi-disc, 7", Single Sided, Promo
US
December 1985- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-12150
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · RCA Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A&M SP-012150 A RE-1 RCA 1 ℗ I A1Side A Runout variant 1
A&M SP-012150 B RCA 1 ℗ I A1 BSide B Runout variant 1
A&M SP-012150A RE-1 RCA1 ℗ I A 2 ASide A Runout variant 2
A&M SP-012150 B RCA 1 ℗ I A1 4Side B Runout variant 2
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-2821
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo · R - Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A1 A&M AM 02821-A RCA 2 F/W :)Runout, Side A, Etched, variant 1
A4 I AM 02821-B RCA IRunout, Side B, Etched, variant 1
A1 A&M AM 02821-A RCA 2 F/W :) IRunout, Side A, Etched, variant 2
A1 AM 02821-B RCA 2.. IRunout, Side B, Etched, variant 2
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-12150
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-2821
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · B - Electrosound Midwest Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A&M AM 02821·A ES1 F/W ☺Side A Run-out
AM 02821-B ES1Side B Run-out
AM-02821-ASide A Label
AM-02821-BSide B Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 113 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s101 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | A&M Records K-9990First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Australia | A&M Records K-9828First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Austria | GiG Records GIG 111 161First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Austria | GiG Records 9/10First yearFlexi-disc, 7", Single Sided, Promo · Promo | Flexi-disc, 7", Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Barbados | A&M Records AM-2821First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Brazil | A&M Records 47.091First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Canada | A&M Records SP-12150 / A&M Records SP 12150First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Canada | A&M Records AM 694First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Canada | A&M Records SP-12150First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Costa Rica | A&M Records 7065099First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1985 | Costa Rica | A&M Records 7065100First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | France | A&M Records 392 017-1First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | France | A&M Records 392 017-1First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Germany | GiG Records 6.20416 / GiG Records GIG 666 161First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1985 | Germany | GiG Records GIG 666 061 / GiG Records GIG 666-061First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
1990s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Austria | GIG Records GIG 111 2417", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Austria | GiG Records 666 24112", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1991 | Bolivia | WEA SLDW - 00612", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1991 | Germany | EastWest 9031-75223-012", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1991 | Germany | EastWest Records GmbH 9031-75223-012", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1991 | Germany | EastWest 9031-75222-77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | Guatemala | WEA 9031-75223-0 AS12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1991 | Philippines | Atlantic 9031-75223-0 / Atlantic DS 33212", Reissue | 12", Reissue |
| 1994 | Austria | Not On LabelFlexi-disc, Single Sided, 33 ⅓ RPM | Flexi-disc, Single Sided, 33 ⅓ RPM |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Europe | GIG Records 19958420721 / Sony Music 1995842072112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Numbered, Picture Disc, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Picture disc | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Numbered, Picture Disc, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Picture disc |
| 2026 | Worldwide | GiG Records 199584207377", 45 RPM, Record Store Day, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Record Store Day, Single · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | A&M Records K-99907", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ARock Me Amadeus (Ihn Liebten Alle Frauen)3:22
- BUrban Tropical3:51
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rock Me Amadeus are there?
113 vinyl pressings of Rock Me Amadeus are listed here, from 32 countries, released between 1985 and 2026.
When was Rock Me Amadeus first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Austria, US, France, Australia & New Zealand and more. One of them is GiG Records GIG 111 161.
How do I tell if my copy of Rock Me Amadeus is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GIG 111 161, 9/10, SP-12150, AM-2821) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 19385 7 A1 670 04 6.14 340-01-1/3 and 19385 7 B1 670 04 6.14 340-01-2/3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rock Me Amadeus 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.
