Germany
September 11, 1999- Label and catalog number
- Kosmo Records KOS 036
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
KOS036 ARunout side A, etched
KOS036 B SSTRunout side B, etched
Tom NovyI Rock
Vinyl pressings
I Rock
by Tom Novy · 1999
12 pressings4 countriesHouseElectronic
I Rock was first pressed on vinyl in 1999. 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 Rock
5 pressings came out in 1999, the album's first year, in 2 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
1999- Label and catalog number
- BMG 74321 70435 1
- Format
- 12"
Germany
1999- Label and catalog number
- Kosmo Records KOS 036R
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
KOS 036R- A SST 33 UPMRunout side A
KOS 036R- B SST 45 UPMRunout side B
US
1999- Label and catalog number
- Logic 3000 Records 74321-70435-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
US
1999- Label and catalog number
- Logic 3000 Records LGDJ-70435 1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo
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.
1990s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Germany | BMG 74321 70435 1First year12" | 12" |
| 1999 | Germany | Kosmo Records KOS 036RFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
| 1999 | US | Logic 3000 Records 74321-70435-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1999 | US | Logic 3000 Records LGDJ-70435 1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1999 | Germany | Kosmo Records KOS 036First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
2000s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Spain | Le Club CLUB342-312", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2000 | UK | Rulin Records RULINDP312", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 2000 | UK | Rulin Records RULINP312", Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 2000 | UK | Rulin Records RULIN3X12" | 12" |
| 2000 | UK | Rulin Records RULIN 003 / Rulin Records RULIN3T12" | 12" |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Germany | Kosmo Records Kosv00312" | 12" |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Kosmo Records KOS 03612", White Label | 12", White Label |
Tracklist
- AI Rock (Black Out Mix)8:39
- BI Rock (Black Out Instrumental)8:39
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of I Rock are there?
12 vinyl pressings of I Rock are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1999 and 2010.
When was I Rock first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1999, in Germany, US. One of them is Kosmo Records KOS 036, released September 11, 1999.
How do I tell if my copy of I Rock is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KOS 036, 74321 70435 1, KOS 036R, 74321-70435-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, KOS036 A and KOS036 B SST. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is I 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.
