Sweden
January 2, 1990- Label and catalog number
- Telegram Records Stockholm TM-15
- Format
- 12"
Vinyl pressings
Rok The Nation
by Rob 'N' Raz · 1990
26 pressings10 countriesHouseElectronic
Rok The Nation was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 Rok The Nation
22 pressings came out in 1990, 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.
Sweden
January 2, 1990- Label and catalog number
- Telegram Records Stockholm TM-15
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Sweden
January 2, 1990- Label and catalog number
- Telegram Records Stockholm
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Sweden
1990- Label and catalog number
- Telegram Records Stockholm T-15
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
OSIRLIG! T-15-A GRAMMOPLAST 1/2-90 B.E C.R.Runout, A-side
FEATURING DJ LOUNGE T-15-B GRAMMOPLAST 1/2-90 B.E C.R.Runout, B-side
Sweden
1990- Label and catalog number
- Telegram Records Stockholm TM-15X
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
TM-15-X-A DEF, DOPE Grammoplast 4/4-90Runout side A, etched
TMX-15-X-B Grammoplast 4/4-90Runout side B, etched
Sweden
1990- Label and catalog number
- Telegram Records Stockholm T-15
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Purple cover
- Runout / matrix
OSIRLIG! T-15-A GRAMMOPLAST 1/2-90 BE CRRunout side A, etched
FEATURING DJ LOUNGE T-15-B GRAMMOPLAST 1/2-90 BE CR
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 26 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s26 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australasia | Arista 112 971First year7" | 7" |
| 1990 | Australasia | Arista 612 971First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1990 | Canada | Arista 612 971First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | Europe | Arista 613 054First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Europe | Arista 613 054First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Mispress, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Mispress, Stereo |
| 1990 | Germany | Arista 612 971First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | Italy | Arista 112 971First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Spain | Arista 3A 613054First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | Spain | Arista 1A112 971First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Sweden | Telegram Records Stockholm T-15First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1990 | Sweden | Telegram Records Stockholm TM-15XFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1990 | Sweden | Telegram Records Stockholm T-15First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Sweden | Telegram Records Stockholm T-15First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1990 | Sweden | Telegram Records Stockholm TM-15X12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1990 | UK | Arista 112 971First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- A1Rok The Nation (Extended)6:58
- A2Rok The Nation (Radio Edit)3:45
- B1Rok The Nation (Swemix Club Version)5:22
- B2Fonky Beats For Your Mind2:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rok The Nation are there?
26 vinyl pressings of Rok The Nation are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1990 and 1991.
When was Rok The Nation first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in Sweden, UK, Australasia, Europe and more. One of them is Telegram Records Stockholm TM-15, released January 2, 1990.
How do I tell if my copy of Rok The Nation is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TM-15, T-15, TM-15X, 112 971) 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 Rok The Nation 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.
