Australia
December 1987- Label and catalog number
- Truetone Records ED 320
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
The RockmelonsNew Groove
Vinyl pressings
New Groove
by The Rockmelons · 1987
12 pressings5 countriesSynth-popElectronicFunk / SoulPop
New Groove was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 New Groove
3 pressings came out in 1987, 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.
Australia
December 14, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Truetone Records TS 2032
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Australia
December 14, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Truetone Records TS 2032EMI TS 2032
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
TS 2032-A-3 DBSide A runout groove hand-etched
TS 2032-B-2 DBSide B runout groove hand-etched
TS 2032ASide A label
TS 2032BSide B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Australia | Truetone Records ED 320First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Australia | Truetone Records TS 2032First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Australia | Truetone Records TS 2032 / EMI TS 2032First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Canada | Atlantic PRO 890877", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Spain | Atlantic 0-8642012" | 12" |
| 1988 | US | Atlantic DMD 132512", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Atlantic 0-8642012" | 12" |
| 1988 | US | Atlantic 7-889087", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | US | Atlantic 7-889087", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | Atlantic A 8908 / Atlantic 788 908-77", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | Atlantic SAM 55712", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Truetone Records ED. 32012", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
Tracklist
- ANew Groove3:59
- BIn The Neighbourhood3:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of New Groove are there?
12 vinyl pressings of New Groove are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1987 and 1989.
When was New Groove first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Australia. One of them is Truetone Records ED 320, released December 1987.
How do I tell if my copy of New Groove is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ED 320, TS 2032) 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 New Groove 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.