Germany
1974- Label and catalog number
- Nova 6.22 056 AONova 6.22 056 (AS)
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
6.22056 -A-1Side A, stamped
6.22056 -B-1Side B, stamped
Manufactured In GermanyBoth sides, stamped
Vinyl pressings
Hijack
by Amon Düül II · 1974
22 pressings9 countriesKrautrockProg RockGlamPsychedelic Rock
Hijack was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Hijack
8 pressings came out in 1974, 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.
Germany
1974- Label and catalog number
- Nova 6.22056 AONova 6.22 056 AO
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
6.22056 -A-1Side A, stamped
6.22056 -B-2Side B, stamped
Manufactured In GermanyBoth sides, stamped
Germany
1974- Label and catalog number
- Nova 6.22 056 AONova 6.22 056 (AS)
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
6.22056-A-1Runout Groove Side 1 (stamped)
6.22056-B-1Runout Groove Side 2 (stamped)
Manufactured in GermanyBoth sides (stamped)
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records SD 36-108
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · PR - Presswell Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-C 743289-B-N PR AT/GPSide A runout, etched
ST-C 743290-C PR AT/GPSide B runout, etched
ST-C-743289 PRA-Side Label
ST-C-743290 PRB-Side Label
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records SD 36-108
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-C 743289-BB-N 19730 (1) PRA-side runout etched
ST-C 743290-CC 19730-X (1) PRB-side runout etched
ST-C-743289-MOA-side label
ST-C-743290-MOB-side label
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records SD 36-108
- Format
- LP, Album · RI
- Runout / matrix
ST-C-743289-RISide A label
ST-C-743290-RISide B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Canada | ATCO Records SD 36-108First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Germany | Nova 6.22 056 AO / Nova 6.22 056 (AS)First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Germany | Nova 6.22 056 AO / Nova 6.22 056 (AS)First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | Germany | Nova 6.22056 AO / Nova 6.22 056 AOFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Germany | Nova 6.22 056 / Nova 6.22 056LP, Single Sided, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Single Sided, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1974 | US | ATCO Records SD 36-108First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | ATCO Records SD 36-108First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | ATCO Records SD 36-108First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | ATCO Records SD 36-108First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | France | ATCO Records 50136 / Atlantic 50 136LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1975 | New Zealand | Atlantic SD 36-108LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Spain | Atlantic HATS 421-163LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | UK | Atlantic K50136 / Atlantic K 50136LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Brazil | Atlantic 30.025 / Atlantic 317.404.104LP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | US | ATCO Records SD 36-108LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2015 | US | ATCO Records SD 36-108LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Russia | Endless Happiness HE74007LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Nova 6.22 056 AO / Nova 6.22 056LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Nova 6.22 056 APLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Nova 6.22 056 AO / Nova 622056LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | US | ATCO Records SD 36-108LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | US | ATCO Records SD 36-108LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1aI Can't Wait (Part 1+2)11:02
- A1bMirror
- A2Traveller4:23
- A3You're Not Alone6:55
- B1Explode Like A Star4:00
- B2aDa Guadeloop11:47
- B2bLonely Woman
- B3Liquid Whisper3:24
- B4Archy The Robot3:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hijack are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Hijack are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1974 and 2025.
When was Hijack first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Germany, US, Canada. One of them is Nova 6.22 056 AO.
How do I tell if my copy of Hijack is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6.22 056 AO, 6.22056 AO, SD 36-108) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 6.22056 -A-1 and 6.22056 -B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hijack 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.
