Netherlands
1982- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 1A 064-400122
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
400122-A1Runout Side A
400122-B1Runout Side B
064-400122-ALabel Side A
064-400122-BLabel Side B
Anne MurrayThe Hottest Night Of The Year
Vinyl pressings
The Hottest Night Of The Year
by Anne Murray · 1982
20 pressings13 countriesEuropopPop
The Hottest Night Of The Year was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Hottest Night Of The Year
16 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 13 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
1982- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records EST 12225
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-12225
- Format
- LP, Album · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-12225-EZ #1 Masterfonics KP 0A side runout
ST-2-12225-Z1 0 Masterfonics KPB side runout
ST 1-12225A side label
ST 2-12225B side label
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-12225
- Format
- LP, Album · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SP-1-12225 Z5 ✲ Masterfonics [Masterfonics logo]Side A runout, etched, except "Masterfonics" which is stamped.
SP-2-12225 Z5 ✲ Masterfonics [Masterfonics logo]Side B runout, etched, except "Masterfonics" which is stamped.
ST-1-12225Side A label
ST-2-12225Side B label
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-12225
- Format
- LP, Album · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-12225 Z3 #2 • —◁ Masterfonics KPSide A etched exc. Masterfonics stamped
ST-2-12225 Z4 #5 • —◁ Masterfonics KPSide B etched exc. Masterfonics stamped
ST 1-12225Side A label
ST 2-12225Side B label
Argentina
1982- Label and catalog number
- EMI 8093
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Argentina | EMI 8093First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Australia | Capitol Records ST-12225First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Barbados | Capitol Records ST-12225First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Canada | EMI ST-12225First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Canada | Capitol Records ST-12225First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Ireland | Capitol Records EST 12225First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Japan | Capitol Records ECS-81522First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Mexico | Capitol Records SLEM-1086 / Capitol Records 33C 062 400122First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Capitol Records 1A 064-400122First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | New Zealand | Capitol Records ST-12225First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | South Africa | Capitol Records ST(L) 12225First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | UK | Capitol Records EST 12225First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | EMI ST-12225LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1982 | US | Capitol Records ST-12225First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | Capitol Records ST 512225LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Capitol Records ST-12225LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1The Hottest Night Of The Year2:55
- A2Fallin' In Love (Fallin' Apart)3:40
- A3Somebody's Always Saying Goodbye3:25
- A4Easy Does It3:39
- A5Hey! Baby!2:32
- B1Ain't No Way To Rise Above (Fallin' In Love)3:18
- B2Heart On The Line2:35
- B3They Don't Call It Magic For Nothing2:42
- B4That'll Keep Me Dreamin'2:42
- B5Song For The Mira4:02
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Hottest Night Of The Year are there?
20 vinyl pressings of The Hottest Night Of The Year are listed here, from 13 countries.
When was The Hottest Night Of The Year first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Netherlands, UK, US, Argentina and more. One of them is Capitol Records 1A 064-400122.
How do I tell if my copy of The Hottest Night Of The Year is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1A 064-400122, EST 12225, ST-12225, 8093) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 400122-A1 and 400122-B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Hottest Night Of The Year 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.
