UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Jive JIVE T 103
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
JIVE-T-103-A1 A POUNDA TA1PE. DAMONT MT 1Runout side A
JIVE-T-103-B1 D DAMONT MT 1Runout side B
JIVE T 103A*Label side A
JIVE T 103B*Label side B
Winston GroovyRock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake)
Vinyl pressings
Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake)
by Winston Groovy · 1985
10 pressings6 countriesDowntempoElectronicReggae
Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake) was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake)
10 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 6 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.
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Jive JIVE 103
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- Jive 6.20485
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM · Orange Vinyl
Netherlands
1985- Label and catalog number
- Jive 151.196
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Netherlands
1985- Label and catalog number
- Jive 145.185
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
145.185-A//58199-1Runout side A
145.185-B//58200-1Runout side A
145.185-ALabel side A
145.185-BLabel side B
Nigeria
1985- Label and catalog number
- Jive JIVE T 103
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Germany | Jive 6.20485First year12", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1985 | Germany | Jive 6.14447 ACFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1985 | Netherlands | Jive 151.196First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Netherlands | Jive 145.185First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | Nigeria | Jive JIVE T 103First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | South Africa | Jive JIVE 111First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1985 | South Africa | Jive HIPL 3002First year12" | 12" |
| 1985 | UK | Jive JIVE T 103First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | UK | Jive JIVE 103First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK & Europe | Jive 145.185First year7" | 7" |
Tracklist
- ARock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake) (Extended Version)5:18
- B1Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake) (Alternative Version)6:10
- B2Crazy For You3:22
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake) are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake) are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, Germany, Netherlands, Nigeria and more. One of them is Jive JIVE T 103.
How do I tell if my copy of Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JIVE T 103, JIVE 103, 6.20485, 151.196) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, JIVE-T-103-A1 A POUNDA TA1PE. DAMONT MT 1 and JIVE-T-103-B1 D DAMONT MT 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake) 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.