US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Radar Records RDR-12000
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Gary's GangKnock Me Out
Vinyl pressings
Knock Me Out
by Gary's Gang · 1982
31 pressings10 countriesDiscoElectronic
Knock Me Out was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Knock Me Out
26 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 10 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
1982- Label and catalog number
- Radar Records RDR-12000
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
RDR-12000 A-1 FW [apple symbol] < - > Jmp 3Side A Runout
RDR-12000 B FW [apple symbol] < - > Jmp 2Side B Runout
RDR-12000-ASide A Label
RDR-12000-BSide B Label
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Radar Records RDR-12000
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Grey Labels
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Radar Records RDR-12000-DJ
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Radar Records RDR-12000-DJ
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Grey Labels
UK
October 1982- Label and catalog number
- Arista ARIST 12 499
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
JA TAPE ONE ARISTA 12499 A//1▽420 TRunout side A
JA TAPE ONE ARISTA 12499 B//1▽420 TRunout side B
ARIST 12 499-ALabel side A
ARIST 12 499-BLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 31 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s29 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Canada | Unidisc UNI-1092First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1982 | Canada | Unidisc UN-163First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Europe | Ariola 600 685-213 / Dance Records 600 685First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1982 | Europe | Ariola 104 717 / Ariola 104 717-100First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | France | Arabella 600 685First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | France | Arabella 104 717First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1982 | France | Arabella 600 685 / Arabella 600.685First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | France | Arabella 104.717First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1982 | Ireland | Arista Arist 499First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Italy | Ariola ARL 37092 / Dance Records ARL 37092First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Italy | Ariola ARL 38009First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Mexico | Gamma D 33-93 / Zorba D 33-93First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1982 | Mexico | Gamma D 33-93 / Zorba D 33-93First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Ariola 104.717 / Dance Records 104.717First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Ariola 600.685 / Dance Records 600.685First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Canada | Unidisc SPEC-151412" | 12" |
| 1993 | US | Hot Classics HCL 224112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AKnock Me Out (Vocal)7:30
- BKnock Me Out (Instrumental)6:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Knock Me Out are there?
31 vinyl pressings of Knock Me Out are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1982 and 1993.
When was Knock Me Out first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in US, UK, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is Radar Records RDR-12000.
How do I tell if my copy of Knock Me Out is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RDR-12000, RDR-12000-DJ, ARIST 12 499, ARIST 499) 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 Knock Me Out 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.
