France
August 2003- Label and catalog number
- Mixture Stereophonic MXT013
- Format
- 12", Single Sided, Advance
- Runout / matrix
DFI03 8 MXT 013 A1
Martin SolveigRocking Music
Vinyl pressings
Rocking Music
by Martin Solveig · 2003
17 pressings6 countriesHouseElectronic
Rocking Music was first pressed on vinyl in 2003. 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 Rocking Music
5 pressings came out in 2003, the album's first year, in 4 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.
France
November 2003- Label and catalog number
- Mixture Stereophonic MXT013
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DF103 8 MXT013 - A1A-side, runout, etched
DF103 10 MXT013 - B1B-side, runout, etched
UK
2003- Label and catalog number
- Defected DFTD082DJ
- Format
- 12", Single Sided, Promo
Spain
November 2003- Label and catalog number
- Vendetta Records VENMX 500
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Limited Edition
Italy
2003- Label and catalog number
- D:vision Records DV 369
- Format
- 12", Single Sided, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
2000s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Italy | D:vision Records DV 369First year12", Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 12", Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 2003 | UK | Defected DFTD082DJFirst year12", Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 12", Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 2003 | France | Mixture Stereophonic MXT013First year12", Single Sided, Advance | 12", Single Sided, Advance |
| 2003 | France | Mixture Stereophonic MXT013First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
| 2003 | Spain | Vendetta Records VENMX 500First year12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2004 | Germany | Urban12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 2004 | Germany | Urban12" | 12" |
| 2004 | Italy | D:vision Records DVRR 369.0412", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2004 | Italy | D:vision Records DVR 369.0412", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2004 | Spain | Vendetta Records VENMX 500 (N)12" | 12" |
| 2004 | Spain | Vendetta Records VENMX 500 RR (N)12" | 12" |
| 2004 | Spain | Vendetta Records VENMX 500 R (N)12" | 12" |
| 2004 | US | Ultra Records UL1231-6 / Ultra Records UL 1231-612", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2004 | UK | Defected dftd082R12" | 12" |
| 2004 | UK | Defected dftd08212", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- A1Rocking Music (Main Vocal)
- B1Rocking Music (Dub)
- B2Rocking Music (Reprise)
- B3Rocking Music (Rockin' Break)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rocking Music are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Rocking Music are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 2003 and 2004.
When was Rocking Music first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2003, in France, UK, Spain, Italy. One of them is Mixture Stereophonic MXT013, released August 2003.
How do I tell if my copy of Rocking Music is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MXT013, DFTD082DJ, VENMX 500, DV 369) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DFI03 8 MXT 013 A1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rocking Music 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.
