Canada
1980- Label and catalog number
- Unidisc UNI.1029
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
K UNI-1029A-1L 1ASide A runout
E UNI-1029B-1L 1ASide B runout
Peter BatahRock Me Now
Vinyl pressings
Rock Me Now
by Peter Batah · 1980
10 pressings3 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Rock Me Now was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Me Now
6 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Canada
1980- Label and catalog number
- Unidisc UN.124
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo · Red
- Runout / matrix
UN-124A+B 1ARunout Side A stamped
UN-124A+B 1ARunout Side B stamped
Canada
1980- Label and catalog number
- Unidisc UN.124
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Yellow
Canada
1980- Label and catalog number
- Unidisc UNI 1029
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Mexico
1980- Label and catalog number
- Zorba ZOR-MS-1006
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single · Violet Clear
- Runout / matrix
JNI - 1029 - A MPI RicoSide A - Etched
JNI - 1029 - B MPISide B - Etched
Mexico
1980- Label and catalog number
- Zorba ZOR-MS-1006
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single · Yellow Translucent Vinyl
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Canada | Unidisc UNI.1029First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1980 | Canada | Unidisc UN.124First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1980 | Canada | Unidisc UN.124First year7", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1980 | Canada | Unidisc UNI 1029First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1980 | Mexico | Zorba ZOR-MS-1006First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1980 | Mexico | Zorba ZOR-MS-1006First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1981 | Mexico | Zorba ZOR-MS-100612", 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1981 | Mexico | Gamma D 33-5712", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Reissue |
| 1982 | Belgium | BMC BMC 200612", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Belgium | BMC BMC 10127", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- ARock Me Now6:02
- BRock Me Now (Instrumental)5:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rock Me Now are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Rock Me Now are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1980 and 1982.
When was Rock Me Now first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in Canada, Mexico. One of them is Unidisc UNI.1029.
How do I tell if my copy of Rock Me Now is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use UNI.1029, UN.124, UNI 1029, ZOR-MS-1006) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, K UNI-1029A-1L 1A and E UNI-1029B-1L 1A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rock Me Now 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.