Europe
October 31, 1980- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 9325
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
01-9325-1A-1 A 𐐃Runout side A
01-9325-1B-1 𐐃 ARunout side B
The NolansWho's Gonna Rock You
Vinyl pressings
Who's Gonna Rock You
by The Nolans · 1980
10 pressings5 countriesDiscoFunk / SoulPop
Who's Gonna Rock You 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 Who's Gonna Rock You
10 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 5 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.
UK
October 31, 1980- Label and catalog number
- Epic S EPC 9325
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
EPC-S-9325-A-3 BSide A runout
EPC-S 9325 B1 B TOWNHOUSESide B runout
UK
October 31, 1980- Label and catalog number
- Epic S EPC 9325Epic EPC 9325
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
EPC-S-9325-A2 RAYS ARunout side A
EPC-S-9325-B1 A TOWNHOUSERunout side B
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 9325Epic S EPC 9325
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Blue Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
EPC-S-9325 A 3 DRunout side A
EPC-S-9325 B2 TOWNHOUSE CRunout side B
S EPC 9325 ALabel side A
S EPC 9325 BLabel side B
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Epic S EPC 9325
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
EPC-S-9325-A3 B RAYSRunout side A
EPC-S 9325 B1 B TOWNHOUSERunout side B
S EPC 9325 ALabel side A
S EPC 9325 BLabel side B
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Epic S EPC 9325
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Company Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
EPC-S-9325 A 3 CRunout side A
EPC-S 9325 B2 TOWNHOUSE CRunout side B
S EPC 9325 ALabel side A
S EPC 9325 BLabel side B
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 | Ireland | Epic S EPC 9325First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Japan | Epic 07・5P-133First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1980 | New Zealand | Epic ES 561First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | UK | Epic EPC 9325 / Epic S EPC 9325First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | UK | Epic S EPC 9325First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | UK | Epic S EPC 9325First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | UK | Epic S EPC 9325First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Europe | Epic EPC 9325First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | UK | Epic S EPC 9325First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | UK | Epic S EPC 9325 / Epic EPC 9325First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AWho's Gonna Rock You3:32
- BBetter Late Than Never2:57
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Who's Gonna Rock You are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Who's Gonna Rock You are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Who's Gonna Rock You first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in Europe, UK, Ireland, Japan and more. One of them is Epic EPC 9325, released October 31, 1980.
How do I tell if my copy of Who's Gonna Rock You is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EPC 9325, S EPC 9325, 07・5P-133, ES 561) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 01-9325-1A-1 A 𐐃 and 01-9325-1B-1 𐐃 A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Who's Gonna Rock You 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.
