US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-12404
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-12404 G-3#2 E MASTERED BY CAPITOL 0Runout A
ST-12404-Z4#2 STERLING 0Runout B
ST-1-12404Label A
ST-2-12404Label B
Vinyl pressings
Rock Me Tonight
by Freddie Jackson · 1985
24 pressings15 countriesSoulContemporary R&BFunk / Soul
Rock Me Tonight 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 Tonight
18 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 14 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
1985- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-12404
- Format
- LP, Album · Jacksonville Press
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-12404A Side Label
ST-2-12404B Side Label
ST-1-12404 G-4 Ɛ__ MASTERED BY CAPITOL 0A Side Etch exc 0, "...Capitol" stamps, var. 1
ST-2-12404 G-6#2 Ɛ__ MASTERED BY CAPITOL 0B Side Etch exc 0, "...Capitol" stamps, var. 1
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-12404
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gloversville
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-12404
- Format
- LP, Album · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST̶-1-12404 Z1 #3 STERLING 0Side A runout
S-2-12404-Z1 S̶1̶ #3 STERLING 0Side B runout
ST-1-12404Side A label
ST-2-12404Side B label
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records EJ 2403161Capitol Records FRED 1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
EJ 2403161 A-1-1-2⋅⋅ D NICKZRunout, side A variant 1
EJ 2403161 B-1-1-1- DRunout, side B variant 1
EJ 2403161 A-1-1-1 D NICKZRunout, side A variant 2
EJ 2403161 B-1-1-1X DRunout, side B variant 2
Argentina
1985- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 8338
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Argentina | Capitol Records 8338First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Australia | Capitol Records ST-240316First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Brazil | Capitol Records 31C 064 240316First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Canada | Capitol Records ST-12404First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Canada | Capitol Records ST-512404LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1985 | Europe | Capitol Records 1A 064 24 0316 1 / Capitol Records 064 24 0316 1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | France | Capitol Records 2403161First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | France | Capitol Records 2403161LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1985 | India | Capitol Records EJ 2403161First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Italy | Capitol Records 2403161First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Japan | Capitol Records ECS-81725First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Japan | Capitol Records ECS-81725First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Panama | Capitol Records ST-12404First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Portugal | Capitol Records 24 0316 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | UK | Capitol Records EJ 2403161 / Capitol Records FRED 1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | US | Capitol Records B0027028-01LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | South Africa | Capitol Records TOL(L) 7124041LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1He'll Never Love You (Like I Do)4:44
- A2Love Is Just A Touch Away5:15
- A3I Wanna Say I Love You4:38
- A4You Are My Lady4:42
- B1Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake)7:06
- B2Sing A Song Of Love5:05
- B3Calling5:30
- B4Good Morning Heartache4:26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rock Me Tonight are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Rock Me Tonight are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1985 and 2017.
When was Rock Me Tonight first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US, UK, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is Capitol Records ST-12404.
How do I tell if my copy of Rock Me Tonight is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ST-12404, EJ 2403161, 8338, ST-240316) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST-1-12404 G-3#2 E MASTERED BY CAPITOL 0 and ST-12404-Z4#2 STERLING 0. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rock Me Tonight 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.
