US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Jive JD 1 9608
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
WhodiniRock You Again (Again & Again)
Vinyl pressings
Rock You Again (Again & Again)
by Whodini · 1987
14 pressings4 countriesHip Hop
Rock You Again (Again & Again) 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 Rock You Again (Again & Again)
7 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 3 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
1987- Label and catalog number
- Jive JD1-9608
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
HERBIE JR :) JD1-9608-SA ESM (Signature)Side A
HERBIE JR :) JD1-9608-SB (Signature)Side B
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Jive JIVE T 144
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
JIVE T-144-A1 MT 1 DAMONT PouNDA TA1PEA-side runout etching
JIVE T-144-B1 1 DAMONTB-side runout etching
JIVE T 144A*A-side label
JIVE T 144B*B-side label
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Jive JIVE 144
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
JIVE-144-A1 MT . 1 DAMONT Pounda Ta1PeRunout etched side A
JIVE-144-B1 MT . 1 DAMONTRunout etched side B
JIVE 144A*Label side A
JIVE 144B*Label side B
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Jive JIVE T 144
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
Canada
1987- Label and catalog number
- Jive JD1-9608
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Canada | Jive JD1-9608First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Canada | Jive JS1-9607First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Germany | Jive Jive 6.15034 AC7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1987 | UK | Jive JIVE T 144First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1987 | UK | Jive JIVE T 144First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | UK | Jive JIVE 144First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1987 | US | Jive JD 1 9608First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1987 | US | Jive JD1-9608First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1988 | Germany | TELDEC 6.150347" | 7" |
| 1988 | Germany | Jive 6.20859 / Jive 6.20859 AE12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Germany | Jive 6.15034 / TELDEC 6.15034 AC7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Jive JS1-96077", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Jive JS1-96077", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | US | Jive JS1-96077", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- A1Rock You Again (Again & Again) (Album Version)5:27
- A2Rock You Again (Again & Again) (Single Edit)3:33
- B1Now That Whodini's Inside The Joint5:00
- B2Rock You Again (Again & Again) (Instrumental Version)5:27
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rock You Again (Again & Again) are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Rock You Again (Again & Again) are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1987 and 1988.
When was Rock You Again (Again & Again) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is Jive JD 1 9608.
How do I tell if my copy of Rock You Again (Again & Again) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JD 1 9608, JD1-9608, JIVE T 144, JIVE 144) 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 Rock You Again (Again & Again) 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.
