France
1985- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 883 397-1
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
MerchantRock It
Vinyl pressings
Rock It
by Merchant · 1985
15 pressings8 countriesSocaReggae
Rock It 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 Rock It
12 pressings came out in 1985, 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.
France
1985- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 883 397-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Hot Vinyl HVD 008
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
HVD-008-A1 ✷ MA
HVD-008-B1 ✷ MA
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Hot Vinyl POSPX 764
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
POSPX764A//1▽420W 1 1A Side
POSPX764B//1▽420W 1 1B Side
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Hot Vinyl POSP 764
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
POSP 764 A//1∇420WA-Side run-out, stamped
POSP 764 B//1∇420WB-Side run-out, stamped
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Hot Vinyl HV 008
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
HV-008-A ✴ MARunout side A etched
HV-008-B ✴ MARunout side B etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Barbados | Not On LabelFirst year7" | 7" |
| 1985 | France | Polydor 883 397-1First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | France | Polydor 883 397-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Germany | Polydor 883 397-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Jamaica | KaliecoFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Netherlands | Polydor 883 397-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Netherlands | Polydor 883 397-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Trinidad & Tobago | Kalico RecordsFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | Hot Vinyl HVD 008First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | Hot Vinyl POSPX 764First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | Hot Vinyl POSP 764First year7" | 7" |
| 1985 | UK | Hot Vinyl HV 008First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | South Africa | Polydor SV 016912", Single | 12", Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Merchant BENMAC 00517", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Merchant BENMAC 00517", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ARock It (Full Version)6:00
- BPan In Danger5:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rock It are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Rock It are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was Rock It first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in France, UK, Barbados, Germany and more. One of them is Polydor 883 397-1.
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 883 397-1, 883 397-7, HVD 008, POSPX 764) 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.