Rock for Light
Studio Album

Rock for Light

Bad Brains

Original Year

1983

Tracks

17

Duration

38:19

Releases

76

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Rock For Light

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Abstract Records

calendar_today1983United KingdomUnited Kingdom
music_note1x 12" Vinyl·17 tracks

Issued with a AGI "Care Of Your Record" inner sleeve with the text printed in English and French on one side. Both labels carry a circular sticker with the text "PUBLISHED BY BAYSWATER MUSIC" The runouts are stamped, except "007 A1" whi...

Cat#: ABT 007

Rock For Light

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Abstract Records / PVC Records

calendar_today1983United KingdomUnited Kingdom
music_note1x 12" Vinyl·17 tracks

Theres a similar version without Abstract logo on labels Rock For Light Distribution by Pinnacle Records Printed in France by S.N.A. ℗ 1983 MetroTube Productions, Inc. © 1983 Bad Brains distributed under exclusive license from Passport ...

Cat#: ABT 007

Rock For Light

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Abstract Records / PVC Records

calendar_today1983United KingdomUnited Kingdom
music_note1x 12" Vinyl·17 tracks

Distribution by Pinnacle Records Printed in France by S.N.A. ℗ 1983 MetroTube Productions, Inc. © 1983 Bad Brains distributed under exclusive license from Passport Records Inc. PVC Records logo on the lower right corner of the back cover.

Cat#: ABT 007

Rock For Light

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Line Records

calendar_today1983GermanyGermany
music_note1x 12" Vinyl·17 tracks

Catalogue-Nr. on spine and labels: 6.25599 Printed innersleeve with lyrics & credits. Some copies came with a promo bandphoto (18 x 20,4 cm).

Cat#: 6.25599 · 6.25599 AP · LLP 5329 AP

Rock For Light

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Abstract Records

calendar_today1983FranceFrance
music_note1x 12" Vinyl·17 tracks

Some mislabeled copies exist

Cat#: ABT 007

Rock For Light

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Line Records

calendar_today1983GermanyGermany
music_note1x 12" Vinyl·17 tracks

Cat#: 6.25599

Rock For Light

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Amigo

calendar_today1983SwedenSweden
music_note1x 12" Vinyl·17 tracks

Inner sleeve with lyrics.

Cat#: AMLP 2005

Rock for Light

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Abstract Records / PVC Records

calendar_today1983United KingdomUnited Kingdom
music_note1x 12" Vinyl·17 tracks

The text in the bottom left corner differs from Rock For Light. B5 is listed on the center label as "I And I Survive". ℗ 1983 MetroTube Productions, Inc. © 1983 Bad Brains Distributed under exclusive license from Passport Records Inc. ...

Cat#: ABT 007

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Rock For Light

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Abstract Records

calendar_today1983United KingdomUnited Kingdom
music_note1x 12" Vinyl·17 tracks

Distribution by Pinnacle Records Printed in France by S.N.A. ℗ 1983 MetroTube Productions, Inc. © 1983 Bad Brains distributed under exclusive license from Passport Records Inc.

Cat#: ABT 007

Rock For Light

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PVC Records

calendar_todayMar 1983United StatesUnited States
music_note1x 12" Vinyl·17 tracks

This version is almost identical to Rock For Light, except lower left hand corner of the back cover has "Jacket Printed in Canada" text. Also this version doesn't have the printed inner sleeve with lyrics/credits. ℗ 1983 MetroTube Produ...

Cat#: PVC 8917

Rock For Light

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PVC Records

calendar_todayMar 1983United StatesUnited States
music_note1x 12" Vinyl·17 tracks

Test press with Hub-Servall Record Mfg Corp test pressing labels. Comes in a generic white cover with taped-on tracklisting sheet with Jem Records logo at top. ℗ 1983 MetroTube Productions, Inc.

Cat#: PVC 8917

Rock for Light

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PVC Records

calendar_todayMar 1983United StatesUnited States
music_note1x 12" Vinyl·17 tracks

Cat#: PVC 8917

Official

Rock For Light

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PVC Records

calendar_todayApr 15, 1983United StatesUnited States
music_note1x 12" Vinyl·17 tracks

First PVC pressing: Jacket has "Printed in Canada" in very small type at lower right of back sleeve. Issued with printed dust sleeve with lyrics and credits ℗ 1983 MetroTube Productions, Inc. © 1983 Bad Brains (ASCAP) Marketed by Jem ...

Cat#: PVC 8917

Rock For Light

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Music-Box

calendar_todayJun 1985GreeceGreece
music_note1x 12" Vinyl·17 tracks

PVC logo is printed on the rear cover. Ελληνικής Κατασκευής (Made in Greece). Spine is pinched on both edges. No lyric insert with this edition.

Cat#: SMB 40283

Rock For Light

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Caroline Records

calendar_today1991United StatesUnited States
music_note1x 12" Vinyl·20 tracks

Cat#: CAROL 1613-1

Rock For Light

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Caroline Records

calendar_today1991GermanyGermany
music_note1x 12" Vinyl·20 tracks

All Songs Bad Brains Publishing (ASCAP). ℗Metrotube Productions, Inc. 1983 (ASCAP). The Copyright In This Recording Is Owned By Caroline Records, Inc. And Licensed To Virgin Records Ltd. ℗1991 Caroline Records, Inc. ©1991 Caroline ...

Cat#: CARLP 12

Rock for Light

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Caroline Records

calendar_today1991United StatesUnited States
music_note1x 12" Vinyl·20 tracks

Cat#: CAROL 1613-1

Official

Rock For Light

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PVC Records

calendar_today2015United StatesUnited States
music_note1x 12" Vinyl·17 tracks

Reissue with cover artwork identical to original, but does not include a printed inner sleeve with lyrics and credits. All credits derived from other releases. ℗ 1983 MetroTube Productions, Inc. © 1983 Bad Brains (ASCAP) Marketed by Je...

Cat#: PVC 8917

Rock For Light

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Bad Brains Records / Org Records

calendar_today2021United StatesUnited States
music_note1x 12" Vinyl·17 tracks

Hype sticker: "Bad Brains Records The new home of all recordings owned by the band - – — — – - Original 1983 Mix. Remastered by Dave Gardner at Infrasonic Mastering. [barcode] 7 11574 90045 9 ORGM-2181-IEX".

Cat#: ORGM-2181 · ORGM-2181-IEX

Rock For Light

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Bad Brains Records / Org Records

calendar_today2021United StatesUnited States
music_note1x 12" Vinyl·17 tracks

Punk Note Edition pressed on yellow vinyl limited to 1000 copies. ℗ © 2021 Bad Brains. Runouts are etched.

Cat#: 2181 · BBR-004

Rock For Light

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Bad Brains Records / Org Records

calendar_today2021United StatesUnited States
music_note1x 12" Vinyl·17 tracks

"Punk Note Edition" Package Design by John Yates/Stealworks Remastered for Vinyl by Dave Gardner “Rock for Light” is the second full-length album by Bad Brains, released in 1983. It was produced by Ric Ocasek of The Cars. We’re proud ...

Cat#: BBR-004 · ORGM-2181

Rock For Light

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Bad Brains Records / Org Records

calendar_today2021
music_note1x 12" Vinyl·17 tracks

Yellow w/ Red Splatter Color Vinyl Original 1983 Mix Remastered by Dave Gardner

Cat#: ORGM-2181

Rock For Light

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Bad Brains Records / Org Records

calendar_todaySep 24, 2021United StatesUnited States
music_note1x 12" Vinyl·17 tracks

Vinyl label" "© ℗ 2021 Bad Brains. Under exclusive license to ORG Music. Manufactured and distributed by ORG Music. ORGM-2181". Hype sticker: Generation Records Exclusive Red Vinyl Limited Edition of 300

Cat#: ORGM-2181

Rock For Light

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Bad Brains Records / Org Records

calendar_todaySep 24, 2021United StatesUnited States
music_note1x 12" Vinyl·17 tracks

Vinyl label" "© ℗ 2021 Bad Brains. Under exclusive license to ORG Music. Manufactured and distributed by ORG Music. ORGM-2181". Hype sticker: Newbury Comics Exclusive Yellow/Black Split Vinyl Limited Edition of 500 sku #2509049

Cat#: ORGM-2181

CD(23)

Rock For Light

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Line Records

calendar_today1987GermanyGermany
music_note1x CD·17 tracks

Catalog Number (Label): LICD 9.00113 Catalog Number (Booklet & Inlay): LICD 9.00113 O Printed on label: - ℗ 1983 / © 1983 Printed on booklet: - © BAD BRAINS - ℗ MetroTube Productions, Inc. 1983 - ASCAP Printed on inlay: - Manufactured...

Cat#: LICD 9.00113 · LICD 9.00113 O

Rock for Light

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PVC Records

calendar_today1987United StatesUnited States
music_note1x CD·17 tracks

Recorded and Mixed at Synchro Sound Studios, Boston, Mass. Mastered at 52nd St. Studios, L.A. Management by: Anthony Countey, 52 Carmine St., N.Y., N.Y. 10014 Thanks to: Everyone at Synchro Sound, Lookout, The Crew, Dread X (Kendu), Al...

Cat#: PVC 8917 · PVCD 8917

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Rock for Light

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Line Records

calendar_todayNov 1987GermanyGermany
music_note1x CD·17 tracks

Cat#: LICD 9.00113 O

Official

Rock For Light

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Line Records

calendar_todayNov 1987GermanyGermany
music_note1x CD·17 tracks

Catalog Number (Label): LICD 9.00113 Catalog Number (Cover): LICD 9.00113 O Manufactured In Wastern Germany. P.1987 Ⓟ1983 / Ⓒ1983

Cat#: LICD 9.00113 · LICD 9.00113 O

Rock For Light

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Caroline Records

calendar_today1991United StatesUnited States
music_note1x CD·20 tracks

Originally released in 1983. This is the 20 track re-issue re-mixed version, with re-arranged track-list running order. "Supertouch", "I", "Jam" are additional tracks not included on the original LP. Recorded and mixed at Synchro Sound S...

Cat#: CAROL 1613-2

Rock For Light

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Caroline Records

calendar_today1991EuropeEurope
music_note1x CD·20 tracks

Recorded and mixed at Synchro Sound Studios, Boston, Mass. Mastered at 52nd St. Studios, L.A. Originally released in 1983. Remixed in October 1990. Digitally remastered at Sterling Sound, N.Y. Originally released in 1983. ----------- R...

Cat#: 261 384 · CARCD 12

Rock For Light

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Caroline Records

calendar_today1991United KingdomUnited Kingdom
music_note1x CD·20 tracks

Recorded and mixed at Synchro Sound Studios, Boston, Mass. Mastered at 52nd St. Studios, L.A. Originally released in 1983. Remixed in October 1990. Digitally remastered at Sterling Sound, N.Y. Originally released in 1983.

Cat#: CARCD 12

Rock for Light

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Caroline Records

calendar_todayFeb 11, 1991United KingdomUnited Kingdom
music_note1x CD·20 tracks

1991 remix

Cat#: 7 87088 2 · CARCD 12

Official

Rock For Light

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Caroline Records / Virgin

calendar_todayApr 21, 1991JapanJapan
music_note1x CD·20 tracks

Cat#: VJCP-28029

Rock for Light

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Caroline Records

calendar_todayJul 1, 1991United StatesUnited States
music_note1x CD·20 tracks

1991 remix

Cat#: CAROL 1613-2

Official

Rock For Light

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Caroline Records / Virgin

calendar_todayNov 29, 2000JapanJapan
music_note1x CD·20 tracks

Digitally remastered at Sterling Sound, N.Y. by George Marino. Comes with fold-out & OBI in addition.

Cat#: VJCP-17533

Rock For Light

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Bad Brains Records / Org Records

calendar_today2021United StatesUnited States
music_note1x CD·17 tracks

Packaging: gatefold cardboard digifile sleeve (rectangle digipak size, medium-thin spine with text), includes lyrics on the inside right hand panel. No booklet or inserts. Small cover hype sticker on front shrinkwrap. Total time: 38:17 ...

Cat#: ORGM-2181

Rock for Light

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Bad Brains Records / Org Records

calendar_todaySep 24, 2021United StatesUnited States
music_note1x CD·17 tracks

Packaging: gatefold cardboard digifile sleeve (rectangle digipak size, medium-thin spine with text), includes lyrics on the inside right hand panel. No booklet or inserts. Small cover hype sticker on front shrinkwrap. Total time: 38:17 ...

Cat#: ORGM-2181

Official

Rock for Light

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Virgin

calendar_todayNov 15, 2006JapanJapan
music_note1x CD·20 tracks

All songs Bad Brains Publishing (ASCAP) Metrotube Productions, Inc. 1983 (ASCAP) 1991 Caroline Records

Cat#: TOCP-53902

Rock For Light

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Caroline Records / Virgin

EuropeEurope
music_note1x CD·20 tracks

Recorded and mixed at Synchro Sound Studios, Boston, Mass. Mastered at 52nd St. Studios, L.A. Originally released in 1983. Remixed in October 1990. Digitally remastered at Sterling Sound, N.Y. Originally released in 1983. Ⓟ Metrotube Pr...

Cat#: 0777 7 87088 2 7 · CARCD 12

Rock For Light

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Caroline Records

United StatesUnited States
music_note1x CD·20 tracks

Recorded and mixed at Synchro Sound Studios, Boston, Mass. Mastered at 52nd St. Studios, L.A. Originally released in 1983. Remixed in October 1990. Digitally remastered at Sterling Sound, N.Y. Originally released in 1983. Two-fold bookl...

Cat#: CAROL 1613-2

Rock For Light

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Caroline Records / Virgin

EuropeEurope
music_note1x CD·20 tracks

Similar matrix to Rock For Light but no Mould SID Code. Printed in Holland stated on disc, inside booklet and on the back sleeve. (Note 1; Track durations not on release; durations taken from Rock For Light.) (Note 2; regarding picture...

Cat#: 0777 7 87088 2 7 · CARCD 12

Rock For Light

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Caroline Records

United StatesUnited States
music_note1x CD·20 tracks

Recorded and mixed at Synchro Sound Studios, Boston, Mass. Mastered at 52nd St. Studios, L.A. Originally released in 1983. Remixed in October 1990. Digitally remastered at Sterling Sound, N.Y. Originally released in 1983. Only differe...

Cat#: CAROL 1613-2

Rock For Light

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Caroline Records / Virgin

EuropeEurope
music_note1x CD·20 tracks

Reissue pressed by Ims Group. It. Recorded and mixed at Synchro Sound Studios, Boston, Mass. Mastered at 52nd St. Studios, L.A. Originally released in 1983. Remixed in October 1990. Digitally remastered at Sterling Sound, N.Y. Originally...

Cat#: 0777 7 87088 2 7 · CARCD 12

Rock For Light

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Caroline Records / Virgin

EuropeEurope
music_note1x CD·20 tracks

Recorded and mixed at Synchro Sound Studios, Boston, Mass. Mastered at 52nd St. Studios, L.A. Originally released in 1983. Remixed in October 1990. Digitally remastered at Sterling Sound, N.Y. Originally released in 1983. "Printed in Ho...

Cat#: 0777 7 87088 2 7 · CARCD 12

Rock For Light

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Caroline Records

United StatesUnited States
music_note1x CD·20 tracks

Similar to 1991 Caroline Records CD presses. Includes 6-panel (tri-fold) insert.

Cat#: CAROL 1613-2

Rock For Light

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Caroline Records

United StatesUnited States
music_note1x CD·20 tracks

2006-07-17 glass master

Cat#: CAROL 1613-2

Rock For Light

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Caroline Records / Virgin

EuropeEurope
music_note1x CD·20 tracks

Recorded and mixed at Synchro Sound Studios, Boston, Mass. Mastered at 52nd St. Studios, L.A. Originally released in 1983. Remixed in October 1990. Digitally remastered at Sterling Sound, N.Y. Originally released in 1983. ℗ Metrotube Pr...

Cat#: 0777 7 87088 2 7 · CARCD 12

Tape(11)

Rock For Light

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Amigo

calendar_today1983SwedenSweden
music_note1x Cassette·17 tracks

℗ 1983 Amigo Musik AB. © 1983 Amigo Musik AB. Track B5: "I And I Survive" is incorrectly listed as "One + One Survive" on the cover and "1 And 1 Survive" on the cassette. Issued in a standard crystal clear cassette box with a 3-panel J-...

Cat#: AMK 2005

Rock For Light

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PVC Records

calendar_today1983United StatesUnited States
music_note1x Cassette·17 tracks

© Bad Brains ℗ MetroTube Productions, Inc. 1983 ASCAP Marketed by Jem Records Inc. Printed in U.S.A.

Cat#: PVCC 8917

Rock For Light

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Caroline Records

calendar_today1991EuropeEurope
music_note1x Cassette·20 tracks

Recorded and mixed at Synchro Sound Studios, Boston, Mass. Mastered at 52nd St. Studios, L.A. Remixed October 1990 Digitally remastered at Sterling Sound, N.Y. F.V.K. means Fearless Vampire Killer All songs Bad Brains Publishing...

Cat#: CARC12

Rock For Light

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Caroline Records

calendar_today1991United StatesUnited States
music_note1x Cassette·20 tracks

Smooth window transparent cassette J-card contains lyrics, photo, etc.

Cat#: CAROL 1613-4

Rock For Light

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Caroline Records

calendar_today1991United StatesUnited States
music_note1x Cassette·20 tracks

| | | o | | | on both sides of window. J-card contains lyrics, photo, etc.

Cat#: CAROL 1613-4

Rock For Light

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Caroline Records

calendar_today1991United StatesUnited States
music_note1x Cassette·20 tracks

J-card contains lyrics, photo, etc.

Cat#: CAROL 1613-4

Rock For Light

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Bad Brains Records / Org Records / Tapehead City

calendar_today2021United StatesUnited States
music_note1x Cassette·17 tracks

Tapehead City Exclusive: Slipcase and Red Transparent Shell 750 Copies Made

Cat#: orgm-2181

Rock For Light

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Bad Brains Records / Org Records

calendar_todayOct 8, 2021United StatesUnited States
music_note1x Cassette·17 tracks

© ℗ 2021 Bad Brains. Under exclusive license to ORG Music. Manufactured and distributed by ORG Music. Manufactured in Canada. ORGM-2181 Restores the original 1983 mix.

Cat#: ORGM-2181

Rock For Light

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MG Records (2)

calendar_today1994PolandPoland
music_note1x Cassette·20 tracks

Alternative cover, track order a little bit different than on official issues. Stereo Dolby System

Cat#: MG 1-01

Rock For Light

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El Sistema Me Obligo A Hacerlo

calendar_today2023ArgentinaArgentina
music_note1x Cassette·17 tracks

Unofficial Release

Rock For Light

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PVC Records

United StatesUnited States
music_note1x Cassette·17 tracks

Clear Dolby Cassette

Cat#: PVCC 8917