Germany
1974- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records 2008 287
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
2008 287 =2 S1 320 1 B1Runout A, stamped
2008 287 S2 320 1 A1Runout B, stamped
Barry BlueHot Shot
Vinyl pressings
Hot Shot
by Barry Blue · 1974
12 pressings10 countriesGlamRock
Hot Shot 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 Hot Shot
12 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 10 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BELL 1379
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BELL 1379
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BELL 1379
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Australia
1974- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records 2008 287
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
2008287-1 MX174114Runout A, etched
2008287-2 MX174115Runout B, etched
Austria
1974- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records 2008 287
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
2008 287 =2 S1 320 24 2.1 Made in AustriaRunout A, stamped
2008 287 S2 320 24 2∙1 Made in AustriaRunout B, stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Australia | Bell Records 2008 287First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Austria | Bell Records 2008 287First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | France | Barclay 620 100 / Barclay 620.100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 1974 | Germany | Bell Records 2008 287First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Italy | Bell Records 2008 287First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | New Zealand | Bell Records 2008 287First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | South Africa | Bell Records PS.379First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Spain | Bell Records 20 08 287First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | UK | Bell Records BELL 1379First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | UK | Bell Records BELL 1379First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | UK | Bell Records BELL 1379First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Yugoslavia | PGP RTB S 53813First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AHot Shot2:58
- BHobo Man3:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hot Shot are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Hot Shot are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Hot Shot first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Germany, UK, Australia, Austria and more. One of them is Bell Records 2008 287.
How do I tell if my copy of Hot Shot is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2008 287, BELL 1379, 620 100, PS.379) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2008 287 =2 S1 320 1 B1 and 2008 287 S2 320 1 A1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hot Shot 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.