US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Epic 34-05741
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Lovebug StarskiHouse Rocker
Vinyl pressings
House Rocker
by Lovebug Starski · 1985
10 pressings3 countriesHip Hop
House Rocker was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 House Rocker
2 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year. 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
1985- Label and catalog number
- Epic 34-05741
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
P(MP) ZSS-174834-1B MASTERDISKRunout Etchings (Both Sides)
ZSS 174834Labels
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | US | Epic 34-05741First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Epic 34-05741First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Netherlands | Epic EPCA 12.695212", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1986 | UK | Epic EPCA 12.695212" | 12" |
| 1986 | UK | Epic TA 695212", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | UK | Epic TA 695212", Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1986 | UK | Epic A 69527", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | US | Epic 49-0532812", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1986 | UK | Epic A 69527", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
| 1986 | UK | Epic DTA 695212", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AHouse Rocker (Vocal)5:18
- BHouse Rocker (Dub Mix)5:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of House Rocker are there?
10 vinyl pressings of House Rocker are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was House Rocker first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US. One of them is Epic 34-05741.
How do I tell if my copy of House Rocker is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 34-05741) 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 House Rocker 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.