UK
April 17, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Jive JIVE 201
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Lisa MRock To The Beat
Vinyl pressings
Rock To The Beat
by Lisa M · 1989
14 pressings5 countriesHouseTechnoNew BeatElectronic
Rock To The Beat was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 To The Beat
12 pressings came out in 1989, 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.
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Jive JIVE T 201
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Jive JIVE R 201
- Format
- 12"
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Jive JIVE R 201
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
ƱTOPIA MS. WHITE DENIMS, YA NA'MIN, SEER BA! PROMO 11A2 DAMONTA side
JIVE R 201 A-1 DAMONT ƱTOPIA MS.B side
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Jive 1229-1-JD
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
1229·1·JD·A EMWRunout, side A, etched
1229·1·JD·B EMWRunout, side B, etched
1229-1-JD-ALabel side A
1229-1-JD-BLabel side B
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Jive 1229-1-JDABJive 1229-1-JD
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
1229·1·JD·A PRPEtched Side A
1229·1·JD·B PRPEtched Side B
(1229-1-JD-A)Label Side A
(1229-1-JD-B)Label Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Canada | Jive 1229-1-JDFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1989 | Germany | Jive ZT 42820First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Germany | Jive 246 963-0 / Jive 6.70047First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Germany | Jive 246 964-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Netherlands | CNR Records 145.498-5 / Jive 145.498-5First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Netherlands | Jive 145.498-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK | Jive JIVE T 201First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | Jive JIVE R 201First year12" | 12" |
| 1989 | UK | Jive JIVE R 201First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | Jive 1229-1-JDAB / Jive 1229-1-JDFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | Jive 1229-1-JDFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1989 | UK | Jive JIVE 201First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Jive PROMO 1112", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| ? | UK | Not On Label JIVE T 20112", 45 RPM, Single Sided, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, White Label |
Tracklist
- ARock To The Beat5:45
- B1Make It Right4:23
- B2Rock To The Beat (Instrumental)5:29
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rock To The Beat are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Rock To The Beat are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Rock To The Beat first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK, US, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Jive JIVE 201, released April 17, 1989.
How do I tell if my copy of Rock To The Beat is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JIVE 201, JIVE T 201, JIVE R 201, 1229-1-JD) 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 To The Beat 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.