Germany
1979- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 7630
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
7630-A- SSTRunout side A
7630-B- SSTRunout side B
Tim CurryI Do The Rock
Vinyl pressings
I Do The Rock
by Tim Curry · 1979
11 pressings5 countriesClassic RockRock
I Do The Rock was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 I Do The Rock
11 pressings came out in 1979, 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.
Germany
1979- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 7630
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
7630-A- SSTRunout Side A
7630-B- SSTRunout Side B
UK
September 24, 1979- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 7470
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
AM-2166-A MASTERDISK RL V AMS 7470 A1Side A Matrix
AM-2166-B MASTERDISK RL V AMS 7470 B1Side B Matrix
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 2166-S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
T1 AM-2166-A-LONG-TH-1 MASTERDISK RLSide A Matrix
AM-2166-B-TH-2 MASTERDISK RLSide B Matrix
T AM-2166-A-LONG-TH-1 (MASTERDISK) RLVariant 2 side A etched (Stamped)
T1 AM-2166-B-TH-1 (MASTERDISK) RLVariant 2 side B etched (Stamped)
UK
September 24, 1979- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 7470
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- A&M Disco SP-17103
- Format
- Promo, 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
SP-017103-A-A1M∙SM2 A1 eSRun-Out Inscription A-Side
SP-17103-B-A1M SM1 A2 eSRun-Out Inscription B-Side
SP-017103-AA-Side Label
SP-017103-BB-Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | A&M Records K-7635First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Canada | A&M Records AM 2166First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Canada | A&M Records AM 2166First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Germany | A&M Records AMS 7630First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Germany | A&M Records AMS 7630First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | A&M Disco SP-17103First yearPromo, 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | Promo, 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1979 | US | A&M Records SP-17093First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | A&M Records 2166-SFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | A&M Records 2166-S / A&M Records AM-2166First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | UK | A&M Records AMS 7470First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | UK | A&M Records AMS 7470First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AI Do The Rock4:45
- BHide This Face2:54
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of I Do The Rock are there?
11 vinyl pressings of I Do The Rock are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was I Do The Rock first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in Germany, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is A&M Records AMS 7630.
How do I tell if my copy of I Do The Rock is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AMS 7630, AMS 7470, 2166-S, SP-17103) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7630-A- SST and 7630-B- SST. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is I Do The Rock 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.
