UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2058 904
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Vinyl pressings
Hymn
by Barclay James Harvest · 1977
19 pressings10 countriesSoft RockClassic RockRock
Hymn was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Hymn
18 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 9 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2058 904
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2058 904
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2058 904
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2058 904
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2058 904
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint
- Runout / matrix
2058904 DJ A // 1 UT 1 1Runout side A, stamped (DJ is scratched out)
2058904 B // 1 UT 1 2 [harpe symbol] 1 1Runout side B, stamped (harpe symbol is etched)
2058 904A-side Label
2056 904B-side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Belgium | Polydor 2058 904First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Canada | MCA Records MCA 40795First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | France | Polydor 2058 904First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Germany | Polydor 2058 904First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Germany | Polydor 2058 904First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Ireland | Polydor 2058 904First year7" | 7" |
| 1977 | Italy | Polydor 2058 970First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Polydor 2058 904First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | UK | Polydor 2058 904First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | Polydor 2058 904First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | Polydor 2058 904First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | UK | Polydor 2058 904First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | UK | Polydor 2058 904First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | UK | Polydor 2058 904First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
| 1977 | US | MCA Records MCA-40795First year7" | 7" |
Tracklist
- AHymn
- BOur Kid's Kid
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hymn are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Hymn are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1977 and 1978.
When was Hymn first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in UK, US, Belgium, Canada and more. One of them is Polydor 2058 904.
How do I tell if my copy of Hymn is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2058 904, MCA-40795, MCA 40795, 2058 970) 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 Hymn 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.
