US
1989- Label and catalog number
- KMS KMS 022
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
ReeseRock To The Beat
Vinyl pressings
Rock To The Beat
by Reese · 1989
11 pressings2 countriesHouseTechnoAcid HouseElectronic
Rock To The Beat was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 To The Beat
6 pressings came out in 1989, 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
1989- Label and catalog number
- KMS KMS-022
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
KMS-022A RE-1Etched Side A
KMS-022BEtched Side B
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- KMS KMS 022
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- KMS KMS 022
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- KMS KMS-022
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
KMS-022A RE-1Etched Side A
KMS-022BEtched Side B
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- KMS KMS 022
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label
- Runout / matrix
KMS-022AEtched Side A
KMS-022BEtched Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | US | KMS KMS 022First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1989 | US | KMS KMS-022First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1989 | US | KMS KMS 022First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
| 1989 | US | KMS KMS 022First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1989 | US | KMS KMS-022First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1989 | US | KMS KMS 022First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | US | KMS KMS-02212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, White Label |
| 2014 | UK | KMS KMS-02212", Reissue, Remastered | 12", Reissue, Remastered |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | UK | KMS KMS-02212", Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl | 12", Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | KMS KMS-02212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | KMS KMS-02212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Rock To The Beat (Mayday Mix)6:44
- A2Rock To The Beat (Original Mix)2:55
- A3You're Mine7:17
- B1Rock To The Beat (Hitman Mix)5:18
- B2Grab The Beat5:49
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rock To The Beat are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Rock To The Beat are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1989 and 2021.
When was Rock To The Beat first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in US. One of them is KMS KMS 022.
How do I tell if my copy of Rock To The Beat is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KMS 022, KMS-022) 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 To The Beat 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.