Europe
1982- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 600 617Ariola 600 617-213
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
600617 A-1/82 S III | Made in GermanyRunout Side A
600617 B-1/82 S III | Made in GermanyRunout Side B
Julius GreenRock Your Baby
Vinyl pressings
Rock Your Baby
by Julius Green · 1982
11 pressings5 countriesFunkDiscoFunk / Soul
Rock Your Baby 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 Rock Your Baby
11 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 5 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.
Europe
1982- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 104 377Ariola 104 377-100
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DS 104377 A-1 / 82S1 Made in GermanyRunout side A
DS 104377 B-1 / 82 S1 III Made in GermanyRunout side B
S 104 377 ALabel side A
S 104 377 BLabel side B
Canada
1982- Label and catalog number
- VIP VIP-017
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
VIP-017A EL [Cinram logo]Side A runout
VIP-017B EL [Cinram logo]Side B runout
Canada
1982- Label and catalog number
- VIP VIP-1602
- Format
- 12"
France
1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2141 647
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
France
1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2056 990
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
160 2056990 A POLYGRAMEtched on wax Side A
160 2056990 B POLYGRAMEtched on wax Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Canada | VIP VIP-017First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Canada | VIP VIP-1602First year12" | 12" |
| 1982 | Europe | Ariola 600 617 / Ariola 600 617-213First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Europe | Ariola 104 377 / Ariola 104 377-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | France | Polydor 2141 647First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | France | Polydor 2056 990First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Ariola 600.617First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Ariola 104.377First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Ariola 104.377First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Ariola 600.617First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Philippines | Ariola LA-822First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ARock Your Baby (Remake 1982)4:22
- BTropical Paradise4:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rock Your Baby are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Rock Your Baby are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Rock Your Baby first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Europe, Canada, France, Netherlands and more. One of them is Ariola 600 617.
How do I tell if my copy of Rock Your Baby is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 600 617, 104 377, VIP-017, VIP-1602) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 600617 A-1/82 S III | Made in Germany and 600617 B-1/82 S III | Made in Germany. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rock Your Baby 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.