UK & Europe
1981- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 85027
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CBS - S - 85027 - A1 ∴Side A Runout, Etched
CBS - S - 85027 - B2 ∴Side B Runout, Etched
S CBS 85027 A*Side A Label
S CBS 85027 B*Side B Label
Vinyl pressings
Rock The World
by Third World · 1981
20 pressings11 countriesRoots ReggaeReggae-PopDiscoReggae
Rock The World was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 The World
15 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 11 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.
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Columbia FC 37402
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AL 37402-1F S1 COLUMBIA NY A3Runout A
0 BL-37402-1F S1 COLUMBIA NY B2Runout B
AL 37402Label A
BL 37402Label B
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Columbia PC 37402
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
<B-TR> AL 37402 G1C G1 D1Etched Side A
(F-MP) BL 37402-G1B G1 AEtched Side B
AL 37402 COLUMBIA NYAlternate Etched Side A
BL 37402 COLUMBIA NYAlternate Etched Side B
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Columbia FC 37402
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AL 37402-1C T2 o COLUMBIA NY B12Side A runout
BL-37402-1C T1 COLUMBIA NY o A6Side B runout
AL 37402Side A label
BL 37402Side B label
Canada
May 1981- Label and catalog number
- Columbia FC 37402
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AL 37402 1A-2GZ DM 3Side A runout
BL-37402 1A 2GZ DM 2Side B runout
AL 37402Side A label
BL 37402Side B label
Australia
1981- Label and catalog number
- CBS SBP 237661CBS FC37402
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
♀ MX200098 SBP237661-1Side A runout
♀ MX200099 SBP237661-2Side B runout
MX200098Side A label
MX200099Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia | CBS SBP 237661 / CBS FC37402First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Europe | CBS CBS 85027 / CBS 85027First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Greece | CBS 85027First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Jamaica | Jah's Music Productions BL 37402First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Japan | CBS/Sony 25AP 2045First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | New Zealand | CBS SBP 237661First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | South Africa | CBS ASF 2652First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | South Africa | CBS STR 30026First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Spain | CBS S 85027First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | UK & Europe | CBS CBS 85027First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Columbia FC 37402First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Columbia PC 37402First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Columbia FC 37402First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Canada | Columbia FC 37402First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Japan | CBS/Sony 25AP 2045First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | CBS CBS 32686LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK & Europe | CBS CBS 32686 / CBS 32686LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Columbia PC 37402LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Rock The World3:46
- A2Spiritual Revolution5:11
- A3Who Gave You (Jah Rastafari)4:26
- A4Dubb Music3:47
- A5Shine Like A Blazing Fire3:47
- B1Dancing On The Floor (Hooked On Love)5:32
- B2There's No Need To Question Why3:48
- B3Peace And Love4:14
- B4Standing In The Rain3:10
- B5Hug It Up4:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rock The World are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Rock The World are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1981 and 1983.
When was Rock The World first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in UK & Europe, US, Canada, Australia and more. One of them is CBS CBS 85027.
How do I tell if my copy of Rock The World is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CBS 85027, FC 37402, PC 37402, SBP 237661) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CBS - S - 85027 - A1 ∴ and CBS - S - 85027 - B2 ∴. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rock The World 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.
