UK
June 1990- Label and catalog number
- Tabu Records 656011 8
- Format
- 12"
Jamie J. MorganRocksteady
Vinyl pressings
Rocksteady
by Jamie J. Morgan · 1990
10 pressings4 countriesHouseElectronic
Rocksteady was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 Rocksteady
10 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 4 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
June 1990- Label and catalog number
- Tabu Records 656011 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
June 4, 1990- Label and catalog number
- Tabu Records 656011 6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
656 011.6. A1Runout side A
656 011.6. B1Runout side B
656011 6 A*Label side A
656011 6 B*Label side B
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Tabu Records XPR 1528
- Format
- 12", Limited Edition, Promo
Australia
July 1990- Label and catalog number
- Epic 656011 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Australia
July 1990- Label and catalog number
- Epic 656011 6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MX253791Label Side A
MX253792Label Side B
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.
1990s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Europe | Tabu Records 656011 7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1990 | Europe | Tabu Records 656011 6First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | Europe | Tabu Records 656011 7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Spain | Epic ARIE 2452First year7", Promo, Single Sided · Promo | 7", Promo, Single Sided · Promo |
| 1990 | UK | Tabu Records XPR 1528First year12", Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited | 12", Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited |
| 1990 | UK | Tabu Records 656011 8First year12" | 12" |
| 1990 | UK | Tabu Records 656011 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | UK | Tabu Records 656011 6First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1990 | Australia | Epic 656011 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Australia | Epic 656011 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ARocksteady (Extended London Mix)
- B1Walk On The Wild Side (The Wild Mix By David Morales)
- B2Heaven Can Wait (Instrumental Rave)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rocksteady are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Rocksteady are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Rocksteady first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in UK, Australia, Europe, Spain. One of them is Tabu Records 656011 8, released June 1990.
How do I tell if my copy of Rocksteady is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 656011 8, 656011 7, 656011 6, XPR 1528) 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 Rocksteady 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.