Sweden
1984- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2005527
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2005527 ALabel, side A
2005527 BLabel, side B
HelixRock You / Gimme Gimme Good Lovin'
Vinyl pressings
Rock You / Gimme Gimme Good Lovin'
by Helix · 1984
12 pressings7 countriesClassic RockRock
Rock You / Gimme Gimme Good Lovin' was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 You / Gimme Gimme Good Lovin'
11 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 7 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.
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 339
- Format
- 7"
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 339
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Silver injection labels
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 339
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre, Paper Labels
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records B-5391
- Format
- 7"
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records P-B-5391
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Argentina | Capitol Records DIF 302First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1984 | Canada | Capitol Records SPRO-9177First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Canada | Capitol Records B-72949First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Peru | Capitol Records 01.03.2341First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Spain | Capitol Records P-050First year7", Promo, Single Sided · Promo | 7", Promo, Single Sided · Promo |
| 1984 | Sweden | Capitol Records 2005527First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | UK | Capitol Records CL 339First year7" | 7" |
| 1984 | UK | Capitol Records CL 339First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | Capitol Records CL 339First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | US | Capitol Records B-5391First year7" | 7" |
| 1984 | US | Capitol Records P-B-5391First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Peru | Capitol Records 01.03.23417", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ARock You2:51
- BGimme Gimme Good Lovin'3:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rock You / Gimme Gimme Good Lovin' are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Rock You / Gimme Gimme Good Lovin' are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Rock You / Gimme Gimme Good Lovin' first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Sweden, UK, US, Canada and more. One of them is Capitol Records 2005527.
How do I tell if my copy of Rock You / Gimme Gimme Good Lovin' is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2005527, CL 339, B-5391, P-B-5391) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2005527 A and 2005527 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rock You / Gimme Gimme Good Lovin' 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.
