Germany
1987- Label and catalog number
- Motown ZT 41814Motown ZT41814
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DM C-1442 A-1/2-88Runout side A, stamped
DM C-1442 B-1/2-88Runout side A, stamped
GeorgioBedrock
Vinyl pressings
Bedrock
by Georgio · 1987
10 pressings4 countriesHouseGarage HouseElectronic
Bedrock was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Bedrock
9 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 3 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
1987- Label and catalog number
- Motown 4603MG
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
67960Label side A
67961/67966Label side B
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Motown 1927MF
- Format
- 7"
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Motown 1927MF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Motown ZT 41814DJ
- Format
- 12", Promo
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Motown PR-224
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
002 PR 224A-69960-15A YYS#12 JmA-Side Runout Etching
002 PR 224B-69961/67966-15A YYS Jm #12B-Side Runout Etching
67960A-Side Label
67961/67966B-Side Label
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Germany | Motown ZT 41814 / Motown ZT41814First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | UK | Motown ZT 41814DJFirst year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Motown 4603MGFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1987 | US | Motown PR-224First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Motown 1927MFFirst year7" | 7" |
| 1987 | US | Motown 4603MGFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Motown 1927MFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Motown 1927MFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1987 | US | Motown PR-224First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | UK & Europe | Motown ZB 418137", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ABedrock (Clubmix)6:04
- B1Bedrock (Dub A Dub A Doo Mix)6:37
- B2Bedrock (Radio Edit)4:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bedrock are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Bedrock are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1987 and 1988.
When was Bedrock first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Germany, US, UK. One of them is Motown ZT 41814.
How do I tell if my copy of Bedrock is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ZT 41814, 4603MG, 1927MF, ZT 41814DJ) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DM C-1442 A-1/2-88 and DM C-1442 B-1/2-88. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bedrock 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.
