Germany, Austria, & Switzerland
1989- Label and catalog number
- Koch Records International 145.670 AS
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
145 670 AØ1 MKRunout side A, etched
145 670 BØ1 MKRunout side B, etched
RivaRock Me
Vinyl pressings
Rock Me
by Riva · 1989
18 pressings9 countriesEuropopPop
Rock Me 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 Me
18 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 9 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.
Germany, Austria, & Switzerland
1989- Label and catalog number
- Koch Records International 155.670 AD
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
Germany, Austria, & Switzerland
1989- Label and catalog number
- Koch Records International 145.670 AS
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mispress
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 927539-7-B3 <Sono>Side 1
145670 B⌀1 C-7942 B-1Side 2
Germany, Austria, & Switzerland
1989- Label and catalog number
- Koch 145670
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Special Edition · Gatefold Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
145 670 A01 MKRunout A, etched
145 670 B01 MKRunout B, etched
Belgium
1989- Label and catalog number
- Continental 3006
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Belgium
1989- Label and catalog number
- Continental 3006
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Austria | Koch 145670First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Belgium | Continental 3006First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Belgium | Continental 3006First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Belgium | Continental 3006First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Benelux | Lucky Stars 8977047First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Benelux | Lucky Stars 8977047First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | France | Carrere 14.678First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Germany, Austria, & Switzerland | Koch Records International 145.670 ASFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Germany, Austria, & Switzerland | Koch Records International 145.670 ASFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mispress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mispress |
| 1989 | Germany, Austria, & Switzerland | Koch Records International 155.670 ADFirst year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Germany, Austria, & Switzerland | Koch 145670First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Special Edition · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Special Edition · Promo |
| 1989 | Netherlands | Lucky Stars 8977047First year7" | 7" |
| 1989 | Portugal | Discossete DSG - 645First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Sweden | Scranta SAS 174First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Yugoslavia | Jugoton SY-24356First year7", Single · Colored vinyl | 7", Single · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- ARock Me (Engl. Version)2:45
- BRock Me (Orig. Version)2:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rock Me are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Rock Me are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Rock Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in Germany, Austria, & Switzerland, Belgium, Benelux, France and more. One of them is Koch Records International 145.670 AS.
How do I tell if my copy of Rock Me is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 145.670 AS, 155.670 AD, 145670, 3006) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 145 670 AØ1 MK and 145 670 BØ1 MK. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rock Me 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.