US
1984- Label and catalog number
- EMI America V-7836
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
V-7836-1Label side A
501686ALabel side A
V-7836-2Label side B
501697Label side B
Vinyl pressings
Body Rock
by Maria Vidal · 1984
35 pressings18 countriesDiscoElectronic
Body Rock was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Body Rock
34 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 18 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
1984- Label and catalog number
- EMI America ED-98
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- EMI America V-7836
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single · Winchester pressing
- Runout / matrix
V1 7836 z 3 STERLING · ─◁Runout Side A [Etched], variant 1
V 2 7836 z 3 STERLING · ─◁Runout Side B [Etched], variant 1
V1 7836 z 3 #3 · ─◁ STERLINGRunout Side A [Etched], variant 2
V 2 7836 z 3 #2 · ─◁ STERLINGRunout Side B [Etched], variant 2
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- EMI America V-7836 1/2
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
501686ALabel A
501697Label B
V-7836-1Label A
V-7836-2Label B
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- EMI America V-7836-1/2
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
V1 7836 Z1 #1 STERLING 0Runout side A, variant 1
V2 7836 Z1 #1 STERLING 0Runout side B, variant 1
V1 7836 Z1 #2 STERLING 0Runout side A, variant 2
V2 7836 Z1 #1 STERLING 0Runout side B, variant 2
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- EMI P-B-8233
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 35 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s35 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Argentina | EMI-Odeon S.A.I.C. DIF 311First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Australia | EMI America ED-98First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | Australia & New Zealand | EMI America ED-98First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1984 | Brazil | EMI America 31C 006 200436First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1984 | Canada | EMI America V 75072First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Canada | EMI America V 75072First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Colombia | Capitol Records 446-1146First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Europe | EMI America 1C K 062-20 0386 6 / EMI America 1C K 062 20 0386 6First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | France | EMI America 1549396First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Greece | EMIFirst year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Ireland | EMI America EA 189First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Italy | EMI America 16 2003866First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Mexico | EMI America POP-664First year12" | 12" |
| 1984 | Philippines | EMI America EP-EMA-94.003 / EMI America 7836First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Philippines | EMI America EMA-181-036First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ABody Rock (Dance Mix)5:58
- BBody Rock (Dub Mix)4:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Body Rock are there?
35 vinyl pressings of Body Rock are listed here, from 18 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
When was Body Rock first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in US, UK, Australia, Australia & New Zealand and more. One of them is EMI America V-7836.
How do I tell if my copy of Body Rock is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use V-7836, ED-98, V-7836 1/2, V-7836-1/2) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, V-7836-1 and 501686A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Body Rock 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.