US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 5741
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Al MartinoThe Wheel Of Hurt / Somewhere In This World
Vinyl pressings
The Wheel Of Hurt / Somewhere In This World
by Al Martino · 1966
11 pressings7 countriesVocalPop
The Wheel Of Hurt was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 The Wheel Of Hurt
10 pressings came out in 1966, 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.
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 5741
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45-26331Label A
45-26443Label B
45-26331-F∙1∙∙ ✲Deadwax A
45-26443-P5∙ ✲Deadwax B
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 5741
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45-26331-P1 #3 △"IAM"A-Side Runout
45-26443-P3 #3 △"IAM"B-Side Runout
45-26331A-Side Label
45-26443B-Side Label
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 15479
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Push Out Centre
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 15479
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
F 23661 45Label Side A
F 26443 45Label Side B
Canada
1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 5741
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Canada | Capitol Records 5741First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Germany | Capitol Records K 23 389First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Netherlands | Capitol Records K 23 389First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Netherlands | Capitol Records F 5741First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | South Africa | Capitol Records JCL 312First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | UK | Capitol Records CL 15479First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | UK | Capitol Records CL 15479First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | US | Capitol Records 5741First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | US | Capitol Records 5741First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | US | Capitol Records 5741First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Capitol Records CP-16727", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AThe Wheel Of Hurt2:42
- BSomewhere In This World2:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Wheel Of Hurt are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Wheel Of Hurt are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was The Wheel Of Hurt first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, UK, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Capitol Records 5741.
How do I tell if my copy of The Wheel Of Hurt is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 5741, CL 15479, K 23 389, F 5741) 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 The Wheel Of Hurt 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.
