Netherlands
1979- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca 6198 377
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Vinyl pressings
Rock It
by Lipps, Inc. · 1979
18 pressings11 countriesDiscoElectronic
Rock It was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 It
9 pressings came out in 1979, 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.
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NB 2281
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 26
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NB 2281 DJ
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Santa Maria Pressing
Australia
1979- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca 6198 377
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
Belgium
1979- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca 6198 377
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
6198 377-A.Runout Side A [etched]
6198-377-BRunout Side B [etched]
Canada
1979- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NB 2281
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
NB-2281AS SNBRunout, side A, variant 1
NB-2281BS SNBRunout, side B, variant 1
NB-2281AS 5 SNB PRunout, side A, variant 2
NB-2281BS 3 SNB PRunout, side B, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | Casablanca 6198 377First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Belgium | Casablanca 6198 377First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Canada | Casablanca NB 2281First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Italy | Casablanca CA. 544First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Italy | Casablanca CA. 544First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Casablanca 6198 377First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | New Zealand | Casablanca 6198 377First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | US | Casablanca NB 2281 DJFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1979 | US | Casablanca NB 2281First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1980s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Japan | Casablanca 6S-9 / Polystar 6S-97", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1980 | Japan | Casablanca 6S-9 / Polystar 6S-97", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Reissue · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| 1980 | Peru | Casablanca 6198377.77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Scandinavia | Casablanca 6198 3777", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | US | Casablanca NB 22817", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1980 | US | Casablanca NB 22817", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1980 | US | Casablanca NB 2281 / Casablanca 567", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Thailand | Casablanca ITSP-0027", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Casablanca NB 2281 AS7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ARock It
- BPower
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rock It are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Rock It are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1979 and 1980.
When was Rock It first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in Netherlands, US, Australia, Belgium and more. One of them is Casablanca 6198 377.
How do I tell if my copy of Rock It is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6198 377, NB 2281, NB 2281 DJ, CA. 544) 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 Rock It 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.
